KIPP Miami Public Schools
26-27 High School Special Education Teacher (ESE/Learning Specialist)
KIPP Miami Public Schools, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
26-27 High School Special Education Teacher (ESE/Learning Specialist)
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About KIPP Miami
KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram.
Job Description 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.
Here’s what you’ll be doing: 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 both monitor progress towards 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 that relate to curriculum standards and content
Track student progress towards 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.
Assume responsibility for reviewing and analyzing all student information and developing 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 to 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 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 required (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are 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.
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 offer opportunity employer.
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About KIPP Miami
KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram.
Job Description 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.
Here’s what you’ll be doing: 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 both monitor progress towards 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 that relate to curriculum standards and content
Track student progress towards 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.
Assume responsibility for reviewing and analyzing all student information and developing 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 to 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 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 required (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are 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.
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 offer opportunity employer.
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