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KIPP Miami

2627 High School Special Education Teacher ESELearning Specialist

KIPP Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Job Description Here’s what you need to know:

Our schools are seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.

Special Education/ ESE Teacher As a Special Education Teacher you'll be responsible for the academic, socio‑emotional growth, and development of students by creating a learning experience that provides opportunities for each student to reach their full potential regardless of their disabilities.

What you’ll be doing Your role as a Special Education Teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:

Teaching and Classroom Responsibilities

Teach in an inclusive class, sharing all responsibilities with a general education teacher

Provide resource small‑group support as needed

Provide an alternative or parallel teaching to a group of students and provide 1:1 teaching, as needed

Employ multisensory teaching strategies and specialized instruction as needed based on student’s specific disabilities

Implement all modifications and accommodations for the classroom and in testing

Create IEPs in collaboration with the Child Response Team to ensure services are being delivered at a high level and are in compliance

Use student IEPs, evaluations, and present levels of performance to ensure services are being delivered at a high level

Collaborate with student support team to conduct annual IEP meetings

Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills

Track student performance and progress and be responsible for continual improvement in student growth objectives

Administer and track weekly assessment data to monitor progress toward grade‑level goals as well as IEP goals

Create action plans to improve performance when students are not on track to meet goals

Consistently and clearly communicate progress to all shared stakeholders

Participate in school, departmental, and parent meetings

Participate in school events, activities, and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours

> IEP Management

Assume responsibility for writing both initial and updated IEPs based on present levels of performance and developing goals related to curriculum standards and content

Track student progress toward IEP goals on a weekly and quarterly basis

Use tracking of student progress to determine changes in student programming

Report achievement of goals and objectives at the end of every advisory period and issue quarterly progress reports

Maintain a portfolio of student grades, work samples, anecdotal data, and classroom observation information

Case Management

Assume responsibility for case compliance and student academic progress as documented through both academic and compliance tracking tools

Review and analyze all student information and develop a corrective action plan for students who need additional testing and/or a change in service

Maintain special education files, in collaboration with the grade‑level social worker, and ensure that all evaluation recommendations are followed up and completed

Help coordinate all IEP meetings for the grade level (Initial, Eligibility, IEP, Re‑eligibility, Triennial), providing all academic data

Communicate IEP notes and updates to GL teams, teachers, and paraprofessionals

Ensure that related services are represented in the IEPs and are being delivered in an integrated way and practically applied in the classroom

Review monthly data as to student performance with the Assistant Principal

Team and Family Engagement

Collaborate closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress

Effectively communicate academic and behavior performance to families

Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings as required

Professional Development

Engage actively in the Performance Management Process

Continue personal development in your subject matter knowledge and teaching methods

Attend and actively participate in school sponsored professional development

Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours

Qualifications Must Haves

A belief in every student’s limitless potential

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (official transcripts required prior to the starting date of employment)

Valid Florida ESE (Exceptional Student Education) Teaching Certification

Subject matter expertise

A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds

A track record of success in the classroom

A collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning

Nice to Haves

Master’s in Special Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities

A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high‑performing charter network/charter management organization

A belief that all students deserve a world‑class education which can be achieved through education reform

Physical Demands

Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or squat

Some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling and significant fine finger dexterity

Walk frequently and climb stairs

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Information Compensation & Benefits

KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan, and a school laptop. KIPP Miami offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP Miami offers a competitive salary starting at $55,000 for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $4,000 annually in performance‑based pay. KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

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