Special Education Teacher at KNDLA (26/27 School Year)
KIPP Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
This role is for the 26/27 school year
About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing daily instruction aligned with our academic program that enables students to make significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions. The Special Education Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.
About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.
Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.
What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.
Role Responsibilities
Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons, preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, reading and internalizing written communication, etc.
Meet professional obligations including deadlines and schedules
Leverage existing professional tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite
Maintain strong attendance and be on time to responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Engage in school-wide and org-wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade or functional team
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership
Assist with recruitment and engagement activities
Travel to other KIPP campuses or events as needed
Assist with other duties as assigned (e.g., lunch duty, arrival/dismissal, etc.)
Special Education Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and supports
Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity
Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
Provide case management for Special Education caseload and instruction to students with supports
Ensure accurate and timely completion of IEPs, BIPs, and FBAs
Ensure students receive minutes, accommodations, and modifications in collaboration with gen ed teachers
Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans and requirements
Instructional Planning and Delivery
Develop standards-based unit plans and daily lesson plans
Design and deliver rigorous, backwards-planned lessons
Design and implement assessments aligned with daily objectives
Grade student material and provide feedback and support
Plan rigorous lessons with a focus on internalization
Use the adopted curriculum with fidelity
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans to meet students’ learning needs
School Culture Alignment
Believe deeply in the mission and ensure all children can learn
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Approach practice with urgency to maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom
Meet professional obligations such as deadlines and schedules
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in active presence and supervision to ensure student safety and engagement
Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles)
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modifications, and language support
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
Perform support duties including bus, lunch, dismissal, chaperone field trips, and parent meetings
Role Level and Qualifications
For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (internal document)
About the skills and qualifications
Bachelor's degree (required)
Special Education License or TEE through CDE (required)
Spanish bilingual (preferred)
Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet ESSA criteria (required)
At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
Ability to work during after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events (required)
Commitment to an exceptional student experience
Commitment to youth from diverse backgrounds
Outstanding organizational, written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities in an entrepreneurial environment
Proactive problem solver with initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic with enthusiasm for the work
Multi-faceted, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to reach academic excellence
High level of detail orientation and organizational skills
Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional demeanor with initiative
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet multiple deadlines with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and high standards
Compensation and Benefits
Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:
Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $65,990 and is commensurate with experience. There is no cap on the years of experience that you bring to this role
Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado, options for family coverage
Time Off: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and PTO
PTO accrual starting at up to 8 days based on hire date
Summer break through organization-wide closure
Parental and medical leave: 12 weeks total after first year
Career Trajectory: Opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career
Mental Health Care: Access to mental health support via EAP
Technology & Access: Equipment provided (laptop)
Retirement Planning: Colorado PERA retirement program with possible 401k
Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (where applicable)
Additional Pay: Stipends offered at some schools
Other Insurance Options: Wellness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance options
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. We provide equal employment opportunities based on job qualifications and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, protected medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias.
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About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing daily instruction aligned with our academic program that enables students to make significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions. The Special Education Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.
About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.
Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.
What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.
Role Responsibilities
Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons, preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, reading and internalizing written communication, etc.
Meet professional obligations including deadlines and schedules
Leverage existing professional tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite
Maintain strong attendance and be on time to responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Engage in school-wide and org-wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade or functional team
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership
Assist with recruitment and engagement activities
Travel to other KIPP campuses or events as needed
Assist with other duties as assigned (e.g., lunch duty, arrival/dismissal, etc.)
Special Education Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and supports
Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity
Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
Provide case management for Special Education caseload and instruction to students with supports
Ensure accurate and timely completion of IEPs, BIPs, and FBAs
Ensure students receive minutes, accommodations, and modifications in collaboration with gen ed teachers
Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans and requirements
Instructional Planning and Delivery
Develop standards-based unit plans and daily lesson plans
Design and deliver rigorous, backwards-planned lessons
Design and implement assessments aligned with daily objectives
Grade student material and provide feedback and support
Plan rigorous lessons with a focus on internalization
Use the adopted curriculum with fidelity
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans to meet students’ learning needs
School Culture Alignment
Believe deeply in the mission and ensure all children can learn
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Approach practice with urgency to maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom
Meet professional obligations such as deadlines and schedules
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in active presence and supervision to ensure student safety and engagement
Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles)
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modifications, and language support
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
Perform support duties including bus, lunch, dismissal, chaperone field trips, and parent meetings
Role Level and Qualifications
For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (internal document)
About the skills and qualifications
Bachelor's degree (required)
Special Education License or TEE through CDE (required)
Spanish bilingual (preferred)
Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet ESSA criteria (required)
At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
Ability to work during after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events (required)
Commitment to an exceptional student experience
Commitment to youth from diverse backgrounds
Outstanding organizational, written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities in an entrepreneurial environment
Proactive problem solver with initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic with enthusiasm for the work
Multi-faceted, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to reach academic excellence
High level of detail orientation and organizational skills
Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional demeanor with initiative
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet multiple deadlines with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and high standards
Compensation and Benefits
Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:
Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $65,990 and is commensurate with experience. There is no cap on the years of experience that you bring to this role
Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado, options for family coverage
Time Off: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and PTO
PTO accrual starting at up to 8 days based on hire date
Summer break through organization-wide closure
Parental and medical leave: 12 weeks total after first year
Career Trajectory: Opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career
Mental Health Care: Access to mental health support via EAP
Technology & Access: Equipment provided (laptop)
Retirement Planning: Colorado PERA retirement program with possible 401k
Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (where applicable)
Additional Pay: Stipends offered at some schools
Other Insurance Options: Wellness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance options
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. We provide equal employment opportunities based on job qualifications and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, protected medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias.
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