Special Education Teacher, Elementary (To build a candidate pool)

KIPP•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

KIPP Baltimore is seeking an elementary Special Education Teacher for an immediate opening to support early childhood students as an Integrated Co-Teacher. KIPP Baltimore is part of the national KIPP network and works to provide students from systemically underserved communities with an excellent education that prepares them for college and life. Teachers help students develop academic and social-emotional skills and contribute to the mission of KIPP Harmony and KIPP Ujima Village Academy. The teacher will plan, implement, assess, and reflect on instruction, working with the grade-level team, interventionist, and Principal. The role includes setting student goals, using assessment data to adapt instruction, differentiating for diverse learning needs, maintaining a supportive classroom culture, building relationships with families and colleagues, and participating in professional development and school-wide initiatives. Teachers are compensated for additional professional-development time beyond the standard 180 school days; the posting gives five additional days at the beginning of the school year as an example.

Requirements

Maryland State Teacher Certification or eligibility to obtain certification (required).
Eligible for hire by Baltimore City Public Schools (required).
Passion for working with students from historically resilient communities (required).

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience in a public school (strongly preferred).
Experience teaching in a predominantly African American environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

Set high expectations and support students’ academic and personal growth.
Set class and individual goals, track progress through ongoing assessments, and adjust instruction as needed.
Design and implement data-driven assessments to guide instruction and continuous growth.
Use knowledge of early childhood literacy and content areas to deliver engaging instruction.
Apply grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum in instructional plans.
Develop long-term plans, units, and lessons using backward design and focusing on student mastery.
Plan lessons that foster critical thinking and inquiry and meet diverse learning needs.
Differentiate instruction to address each student’s needs.
Implement school-wide culture and management policies in the classroom and across the school.
Establish a supportive, disciplined classroom that promotes responsibility and success.
Foster a positive learning environment that encourages student self-efficacy and independence.
Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Incorporate students’ backgrounds and experiences into instruction.
Communicate proactively with parents, students, staff, and guests through various channels.
Engage families and communities through open communication and events, and uphold the school’s mission, vision, and values.
Collaborate with colleagues, reflect on instructional practices, participate in professional development, and seek improvement.
Attend extended professional development and demonstrate professionalism in behavior and attire.
Follow school policies, complete clerical tasks as needed, and take leadership roles in school-wide initiatives and committees.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.
Health insurance, including Kaiser, BlueChoice, and CareFirst options.
Dental and vision coverage.
Prescription medication coverage.
Retirement plans through the State of Maryland or City of Baltimore.
Optional 403(b) savings plans.
Life and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance counseling.
Dependent child tuition waivers.
Higher education tuition reimbursement.
Compensation for additional professional-development time beyond the standard 180 school days.