25 (K-4) Elementary SPED Lead Teacher-APPLY By 4/15
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
- Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators working together in service of children
- Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
- Believe school should be a joyful, affirming space for both children and adults
- Believe that strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes
- Want to evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and high quality professional development
- Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
- Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive health benefits package, a 403B retirement matching program, tuition reimbursement to pursue certification, and free access to financial advising services
- Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
- Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources (in most cases)
- Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
- Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
- Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices
- Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
- Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress
- Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
- Serve as a role model for students
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)
- Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity.
- Lead Child Find efforts and drive intervention and evaluation processes
- Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
- Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports
- Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
- Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
- Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives
- Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
- Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community
- Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)
- Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
- Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
- Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
- Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
- Chaperone field lessons/field trips
- Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
- Adhere to standard staff hours. See 22-23 staff hours below - specific start/end times may shift for 23-24, but total hours will not increase.
- Elementary: 8:15-4:15, 8:15-4:30 Wednesdays Only
- Love and see the high potential of all children
- Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
- Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
- Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a school team
- 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified, must –
- enroll in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire
- submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
- Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date:
- PA State Police Clearance
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
- Teacher salaries at KPPS are equitable and transparent. To maintain equity, teacher salaries are determined by a combination of years of teaching experience and certification status. All candidates are welcome to ask their recruiter how their experience and credentials will translate to their salary.
- All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.
- Uncertified teachers have access to $2500 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program.