Elementary School: Special Education Lead Teacher, Inclusion - Boston

Elementary School: Special Education Lead Teacher, Inclusion
- Greater Boston )

• Full-time
• Start Date:
  
  Next year opening
• Department:
  Teacher

Lead Teacher, Special Education
- Inclusion at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is looking for talented, committed, and culturally competent Special Education Inclusion Lead Teachers who are passionate about ensuring that all of our students are growing and achieving. By providing students with a variety of supports, Special Education Inclusion Lead Teachers typically work with students through inclusive teaching and small group pull outs, co‑teach and/or co‑plan in Math and ELA (English Language Arts) classes, and collaborate with the homeroom/Lead Teacher for lesson planning and student support.

They also write and manage IEP paperwork and meetings, communicate with students and families, and advocate for student needs.

Classroom Responsibilities:
Serve as a lead or co‑lead in a classroom (or classrooms), with responsibilities that may include: leading a class independently, co‑teaching, short‑ or long‑term coverage, or stepping into a lead classroom role later in the year based on the school’s needs. Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day. Create and foster a positive and safe learning environment.

Support in the co‑creation and internalization of rigorous and engaging units and daily lesson plans with the homeroom/Lead Teacher. Set specific, ambitious growth goals for students on caseload and leverage all necessary resources, including student advocacy when needed, to ensure they meet them. Ongoing progress monitoring of student progress toward IEP goals. Use special education best practices to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous to all students, including but not limited to accommodations, modifications, monitoring of extra time, small group instruction/pull‑out, etc.

Infuse core values into lessons and every school practice, implementing school‑wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies. Regularly analyze student work from caseload compared to other students to support in student‑specific modifications and accommodations. Support in maintaining accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with students and families regularly regarding students’ growth and progress. Provide feedback and support to homeroom/Lead Teacher around curriculum and instructional best practices to support students on caseload.

Build strong working relationship with homeroom/Lead Teacher to effectively collaborate on curriculum, instruction and classroom management in support of students.

School and Professional Responsibilities:
Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment with financial support from KIPP MA. Preferred:
Obtain special education licensure as soon as qualified. Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development, including pre‑service training over the summer and during the academic year. Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach. Perform necessary support duties including coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties. Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home.

Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues. Collaborate with grade level and content teams to update and advocate for students on caseload. Write, lead, and manage IEP and 504 paperwork and meetings. Dependable attendance according to our school calendar.

General Requirements and Responsibilities:
Embrace KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct. Participate in regional professional development and community events. Demonstrate ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions. Self‑awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence. Interpersonal and self‑management skills for behavioral support. Effective communication skills. Physical mobility, strength, and manual dexterity as…