Elementary School: Substantially Separate Lead Teacher - Boston

KIPP MA KIPP Academy Boston Elementary School
- Mattapan, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5960339
Final date to receive applications: Aug 06, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 6, 2027

Lead Teacher, Special Education, Substantially Separate Program - KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher sub-separate classroom (specialized program) will be responsible for instructing a small group of students in some or all core content areas (Math, Reading, Humanities and Science) along with other classroom support including aides and/or other teachers, as appropriate. The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will also be responsible for working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students' during inclusion opportunities.

Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers ensure that all of our students are growing and achieving by providing students with a variety of supports in the areas of social/emotional skills and academic skills. Additionally, Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers are case managers for a group of Special Education students, which includes writing and managing IEP paperwork and meetings, communicating with families about student progress, advocating for students as needed, and assisting teachers in creating and managing accommodations and modifications for particular students.

This multifaceted role is ideal for flexible and creative teachers who are passionate about serving our highest-need students and are excited by the challenge of determining the root cause of challenging behaviors and using positive supports to help students build social/emotional skills and independence. Prior experience in working with students with moderate to severe disabilities and/or who present with challenging behavior and/or social/emotional needs is preferred.

Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork is a bonus, but is not required for the role;
Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers receive training and assistance from our regional Special Education team. Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers are empowered to use their expertise to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

• Classroom Responsibilities
• Be the lead teacher for 1 to 4 content areas and/or instruction based on IEP goals (included but not limited to: content, functional skills, etc. depending on the cohort of students) for a small group of students. In doing so, the Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will:
• Create and internalize daily aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Modify standards across 1-4 content areas to meet the needs of students in the program
• Ensure modified grading scale is implemented as needed per IEPs
• Set specific, ambitious goals with all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet them
• Use best practices for special education to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous and accessible for all students
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (with BCBA guidance), as needed
• Provide healing-centered instruction and create a healing-centered environment as part of the classroom culture
• Collaborate with psychologist to develop and run trauma-informed, social-emotional, and life skills group
• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
• Execute of MCAS Alt portfolios (for applicable students)
• School and Professional Responsibilities
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within…