Special Education Teacher - Immediate
About The Position
KIPP Atlanta teachers prepare scholars with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Teachers are committed to providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education for all scholars and play a pivotal role in creating a joyful, academically excellent learning environment that supports KIPP Atlanta Schools’ vision and mission. This school-based role requires regular in-person work at an assigned KIPP Atlanta Schools campus. The teacher adapts and delivers rigorous, standards-aligned instruction, differentiates learning, collaborates to address student needs and IEPs, and builds a positive classroom culture through strong relationships and communication with scholars, families, colleagues, and the community. The teacher also participates in professional development and school events and pursues ongoing growth and improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Georgia teaching certification.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Passion for contributing to a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
- Commitment to closing the opportunity gap.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Collaborative team-player approach.
- High level of integrity in decision-making.
- Proven track record of creating a joyful and academically excellent classroom, or willingness to learn how.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of teaching experience in an underserved community.
Responsibilities
- Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
- Develop academically rigorous and differentiated lessons and assessments.
- Use varied instructional strategies and resources to engage scholars and promote a love of learning.
- Use data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and provide targeted support to scholars who need additional assistance.
- Provide daily feedback on scholar performance and create individualized learning plans.
- Differentiate instruction to help all scholars progress toward mastery.
- Collaborate with Special Education Teachers to ensure IEPs and student needs are met inside and outside the classroom.
- Uphold school values, policies, and culture while fostering belonging inside and outside the classroom.
- Develop positive relationships with scholars, families, teachers, staff, and the broader community.
- Maintain strong communication with families, sharing scholar progress and updates.
- Attend and participate in school events, including staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Create a developmentally appropriate, engaging classroom environment conducive to scholar learning.
- Set and pursue challenging professional goals each year to enhance effectiveness and impact.
- Give and receive constructive feedback with colleagues to support continuous improvement.
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development opportunities.
- Show commitment to doing whatever it takes for all scholars to learn and grow, and model KIPP Atlanta Schools’ values and mission.
Benefits
- 10 days of paid time off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks, including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break, and Spring Break.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Participation in the Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan.
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Job Type
Full-time
