Immediate ESE Learning Specialist (K-8)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists for the 2026–2027 school year. The Learning Specialist focuses on ensuring compliance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families on the special education process. The role typically serves multiple grade levels and helps facilitate the Response to Intervention (RtI) process with staff. Learning Specialists facilitate regular meetings about student IEPs and work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.

All Learning Specialists create a positive classroom environment, implement curriculum, assess students, collaborate with their team, build relationships with families, and perform other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the School Principal. The model and schedule may vary slightly depending on the grade levels served.

The role is part of KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, a tuition-free public-school network serving students in Jacksonville, Florida. Teachers work Monday through Friday; K-8 staff hours are listed as 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional meetings or special school events may occur outside those hours. Every Wednesday is an early-release day for students, allowing teachers to participate in professional development and content-team meetings. Wellness Wednesdays allow all staff to leave at student dismissal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility for certification in ESE K-12.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Commitment to racial and educational equity for all children.
• Pass a background check as required by law, including screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement or reading competency coursework in progress.
• Additional certifications in K-6 or another subject area supported by the Learning Specialist.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Teach small groups of students.
• Provide support facilitation in general education settings.
• Work with families around the special education process.
• Help facilitate the Response to Intervention (RtI) process with staff.
• Facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs.
• Work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.
• Create a positive classroom environment and implement curriculum.
• Assess students and collaborate with the teaching team.
• Build relationships with families and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Individual short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development for lead teachers.
• Potential additional stipends; instructional stipends are available only to those with FLDOE certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level