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

KIPP • New York, NY

18h • $70,829 - $136,704 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP NYC 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years
• Annual professional development funds
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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