High School Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Our school is seeking an awe-inspiring teacher 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.

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with the academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team.
• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills.
• Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress.
• Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques.
• Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives.
• Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans.
• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.
• Participate in school events, activities.

• A belief in every student's limitless potential.
• A track record of success in the classroom.
• Subject matter expertise.
• A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.
• 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.

• Hold a valid traditional teaching certification in NJ
  -or-
• Meet GPA Requirement & Content Credit Requirement

• If you graduated after September 2016:
  • Have a bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is 3.0
    -or-
  • Have a bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores)
• If you graduated before September 2016:
  • Have a bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is 2.75

• Have the appropriate content credits on your transcript for your teaching assignment:
  • K-6: 60 Liberal Arts Credits
  • 7th and 8th Grade: 60 Liberal Arts Credits
    -and-
    • ELA: 15 ELA Credits
    • Math: 15 Math Credits
    • Science: 15 Science Credits
    • Social Studies: 15 Social Studies Credits
  • High School ELA: 30 English Credits
  • High School Math: 30 Math Credits
  • High School Science:
    • Biology: 30 Biology Credits
    • Chemistry: 30 Chemistry Credits
    • Physics: 30 Physics Credits
  • High School Social Studies: 30 Social Studies Credits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $63,000-$101,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $5,500 annually in performance-based pay.

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• A school-issued laptop
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employer paid life insurance and short term/long term disability

KIPP New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.