Certified Special Education Teacher (26-27)

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***Job Status: Please note that this is a general posting for current and potential future opportunities. At this time, there may or may not be a vacancy. We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in the role and KIPP Texas.*** JOB DESCRIPTION: About The Role: Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters. As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Teacher, your core responsibilities include: ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Delivery and Assessment ● Provide modifications and accommodations as stated on the student’s IEP. ● Write IEPs with appropriate data on student performance for all students on caseload. ● Facilitate ARD meetings for students on their caseloads. ● Seek out present levels of performance from general education teachers and related service providers. ● Instructionally plan and teach in deficit areas (reading, writing, math); provide optimal learning environment for students with special needs. ●Provide support to general education teachers with modifications and accommodations and ensure services are being provided in the classroom setting. Academic and Cultural Support ● Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor. ● Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect. ● Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties. ● Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences. ● Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences. ● Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS: ● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university ● Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned ● Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable* ● Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable *A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment. For more information about obtaining certification click here. COMPETENCY AND SKILLS: ● Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community ● Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities ● Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year ● Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback ● Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students What We Bring to the Table: ● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families. ● Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. ● Paid family leave. ● Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA. ● Employee assistance programs. ● KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance. Physical Requirements: ● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ● The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday. ● The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. Additional Requirements: ● Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses ● Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. ● Work with frequent interruptions. Work Environment: ● Reports to school site Monday-Friday. ● Typical school environment with frequent interruptions. Travel Requirements: ● Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings. EEO: KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way! As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.