High School Special Education Teacher at KNDLA;

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 develop daily instruction aligned with our academic program to enable significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, and implements accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIPs, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions.

The teacher creates and cultivates a culturally responsive classroom community, upholding school-wide expectations and managing tier 1 behaviors. The role includes school-wide duties such as arrival and dismissal, transitions, hallway/bathroom supervision, and coverage for staff absences. This is a 10-month academic position and exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The position reports to a member of the school leadership team.

Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue college, career, and beyond. KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our core values are excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage.

We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student and personalize learning based on needs, skills, and interests to support achievement, belonging, and support.

Responsibilities and time allocation include, but are not limited to:

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and RIDE commitments and that all children can learn
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
• Read, internalize, and adhere to KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures
• Provide active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement
• Engage in ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development with regular meetings
• Prepare for lessons, meetings, coaching, and professional development
• Meet professional obligations and deadlines
• Leverage Google and Microsoft tools and maintain timely attendance
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
• Engage in school-wide and org-wide professional development
• Contribute as a positive member of a grade or functional team and share candid feedback for student outcomes
• Assist with recruitment and engagement activities and may require travel to other campuses or events
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., lunch duty, arrival/dismissal, hallway duty)

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and supports
• Maintain IEPs, 504s, evaluations, and ELL programs with fidelity
• Liaison with parents through trainings and meetings
• Provide case management for the Special Education caseload and instruction to students with supports
• Ensure accurate completion of IEPs, BIPs, and FBAs
• Provide minutes, accommodations, and modifications in collaboration with general education teachers
• Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans

• 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 work 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 learning needs

• Establish relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
• Approach practice with urgency to maximize instructional time
• Maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
• Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive classroom
• Meet professional obligations and deadlines

• Active presence and supervision to ensure safety and engagement
• Complete…