Licensed Special Education Teacher - Instructional Resource

Company Overview As a leader in providing high-quality education for students who need us most, KIPP Memphis is a network of open-enrollment, tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students across Memphis. KIPP Memphis is part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), a national network of more than 200 high-performing public charter schools united by a commitment to educational excellence, equity, and opportunity.

Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis has built a strong legacy of preparing students with the academic skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Today, KIPP Memphis serves students in elementary, middle, and high school and is expanding its impact through the launch of KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary, a new school opening in Cordova, Tennessee. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create 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 help build a more just world.

Positions:
Special Education Middle School - Instructional Resource Reporting to the Principal, KIPP teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce unmatched results and student understanding. Teachers are also responsible for promoting a college-preparatory culture that assists our students on their journey to and through college. Teachers will perform additional duties, as necessary, to ensure that all KIPP students will learn and contribute to the school’s overall community.

Whatever it takes. No excuses. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP) ? Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques ? Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons that, aligned with the school’s curriculum and that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students Implement, by instruction and action, the region’s philosophy of education, the KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations Assist the administrative team in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms Maintain professional relationships with colleagues Actively engage in all professional…