Elementary Special Education Teacher (25-26 SY)

• Impact: As one of the highest performing school school systems in the District of Columbia, educators at KIPP DC work in schools that put students at the center of decision making. Culturally responsive learning environments cultivate a sense of belonging for staff and students alike. As a teacher, you will have this foundation to make an impact with your students.
• Support: We seek to deliver unparalleled coaching and development to maximize educators' impact. Teachers receive year-round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies. Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft.
• Growth: We believe that all educators should have pathways for growth and development. This means teachers have ample planning time, grade-level and content meetings, and development and wellness days. In our schools, teachers work collaboratively with peers and are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like grade-level chair, fellowships, or school leadership development cohorts.
• Highly Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Our

• Special Education Teachers: Special education teachers work with students to accomplish goals on their individual education plans (IEPs) in both a push-in, pull-out, and self contained settings. While most schools follow the inclusion model, some early childhood schools also support students who need more individualized instruction through a co-teaching model in their general education classroom.

• Mission Alignment

• Commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambitions
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• Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge

• Internalize and teach challenging and engaging lessons informed by instructional data
• Review student data individually and with department or grade-level teams to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessons
• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings
• When applicable, mentor a Capital Teaching Resident, if assigned to your classroom, by modeling excellent teaching, gradually releasing classroom teaching responsibilities, and implementing weekly coaching and feedback conversations
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Case Management

• Serve as a case manager for students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s) on your assigned caseload
• Create and update Student IEP One-Pagers that summarize IEPs for school colleagues
• Progress monitory IEP goals for students on your assigned caseload
• Complete and distribute quarterly Progress Reports for students on your assigned caseload
• Ensure students on your caseload receive mandated accommodations on classwork and assessments
• Collaborate with related service providers toward IEP implementation for students on your assigned caseload
• Attend and actively participate in all IEP Team Meetings for assigned caseload
• Complete required documentation (i.e., IEP Present Levels of Performance, Analysis of Existing Data, IEP Goals, Draft IEP Services) for assigned caseload
• Close out required documentation in the special education database (as assigned)
• Care of Students & Classroom Culture

• Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students
• Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices
• Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families
• Other Information & Requirements

• While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-3:30 pm, KIPP DC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two times a week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three times a week.
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned.
• Pass all required background check requirements under the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018.
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips, open houses, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips, open houses, family-teacher conferences and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to quality educational opportunities (Required)
• At least two years of teaching experience in a PreK3-12th grade school (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in content area (Preferred)
• Experience/strength in content area (Preferred)

• When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Teacher salaries are exempt and start at $65,500 and increase with years of experience. Please see the

• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.
• Teachers have access to KIPP DC’s additional development and enrichment opportunities such as Special Education Fellowship, School Culture Champion Grants, Classroom Innovation Grants, and various fellowship and pilot programs launched each year

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