Learning Specialist ESE

Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists (LS) for the 2025-26 school year. The LS focuses on ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families around the special education process. The LS will work typically with multiple grade levels and will help facilitate the RtI process with staff.

The LS will facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs and will work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.

All Learning Specialists are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Principal.

Depending on the grade levels the LS works with, the model and schedule can vary slightly.

Our current starting salary for a first‑year Learning Specialist is $50,000.

• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Access to individual short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (ESE K‑12)
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track‑record of high achievement in the classroom
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at:

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Additional certifications in K‑6 or other subject area the LS supports in
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track‑record of high achievement in the classroom

If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out‑of‑state teaching certificate.

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here:

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KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.