Middle School: Special Education Lead Teacher, Inclusion - Greater Boston (2026-2027

Middle 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 is looking for talented, committed, and culturally competent 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. Most Special Education Inclusion Lead Teachers co‑teach and/or co‑plan in Math and ELA classes.

In doing so, the Special Education Inclusion Lead Teacher collaborates with the homeroom/Lead Teacher in co‑planning and co‑instructing lessons and units, and co‑assessing to provide the guidance and support of accommodations, modifications, and resources so that all students have access to the content and curriculum in a way that provides rigor, success, and achievement. In addition, the Special Education Inclusion Lead Teacher will write and manage IEP paperwork and meetings, communicate with students and families about student progress, and advocate for students as needed.

• Classroom Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a lead or co‑lead in one or more classrooms, including leading 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 rigorous level for all students, including accommodations, modifications, extra‑time monitoring, small‑group instruction/pull‑outs, 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 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 relationships 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 with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment, plus free study support; 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, seeking feedback from your coach (meet 1 x/1–2 weeks with coach, implement feedback, engage in co‑planning and active practices, participate in live coaching, etc.).
  • Perform necessary support duties, including (but not limited to) coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
  • Develop strong relationships with families through participation in school events and consistent phone calls home.
  • Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to create a professional working atmosphere conducive to accountability, change, and improvement.
  • 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 with students, families, and teachers.
  • Dependable attendance according…