[2026-2027] Special Education Learning Specialist - Middle School

KIPP NYC Public Schools•New York, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members. Special Education Teachers work closely both as a team and with General Education Teachers to plan targeted, high-leverage interventions for their students. Our Special Education Teachers seek first to diagnose student challenges and then to design individual programs and differentiated strategies to meet specific needs. The team serves students with IEPs and diagnosed disabilities, as well as with students who are identified as at-risk.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
Bachelor’s degree required
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students from the communities KIPP NYC serves

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred
New York State Special Education teacher certification is highly recommended

Responsibilities

Teaching a rigorous college preparatory curriculum which combines the school’s standards and the New York State standards
Teaching students in a high-quality, exciting way
Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers
Using data to drive decisions
Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues
Providing individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance
Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff