Special Education Teacher (SY26-27)

KIPP Minnesota Public Schools•Minneapolis, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Middle School Teacher is a KIPP Minnesota Team member responsible for directly leading instruction with students. Special Education teachers co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusion or resource classroom setting to support all students and lead small group instructional spaces. They will plan daily lessons that lead to high levels of student achievement and build and support a school-wide culture and excellence.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field
Minnesota state certification in teaching appropriate subject areas (K-6 Special Education Elementary Education). Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 31st of each school year are welcome to apply.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer focused approach
A high degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Experience with using technology in teaching and learning
Skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches
Familiarity with current teaching/learning theories

Nice To Haves

Experience writing IEPs (will train)
Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

Responsibilities

Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
Create and teach challenging and engaging lessons aligned to state standards
Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
Create a classroom environment that is warm and demanding and expects 100% of students to meet expectations
Maintain a neat, clean classroom environment and a professional personal appearance
Work to ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom
Manage a student caseload
Perform morning, lunch and afternoon duties as assigned and attend all staff meetings
With support from school leaders, use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction
Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within KIPP Minnesota

Benefits

Many paid days off, including breaks (an entire week in November and other points throughout the school year!)
Eight additional PTO days for Teachers
"For You Fridays" (an afternoon off)
Access to resources, development, and professional connections within the national KIPP network
Medical
Dental
Life
Long & short-term disability
Retirement benefits
Annual salary review and revision