Elementary Special Education Teacher; ESE

26-27 Elementary Special Education Teacher (ESE)

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KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college‑preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP has a 25‑year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5‑8 middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy.

KIPP Miami's mission is to provide high‑quality, rigorous education to students of diverse backgrounds, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to pursue higher education and meaningful careers. The school community values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to student success.

We’re looking for teachers for the 2025‑2026 school year! Our elementary school is seeking awe‑inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.

KIPP Miami is looking for a motivated Special Education/ ESE teacher who is SPED certified and has a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed.

• Teach in an inclusive class, sharing all responsibilities with a general education teacher.
• Provide resource small group support as needed.
• Provide an alternative or parallel teaching to a group of students and provide 1:1 teaching, as needed.
• Employ multi‑sensory teaching strategies and specialized instruction as needed based on students’ specific disabilities.
• Implement all modifications and accommodations for the classroom and in testing.
• Create IEPs in collaboration with the Child Response Team to ensure services are being delivered at a high level and are in compliance.
• Use student IEPs, evaluations, and present levels of performance to ensure services are being delivered at a high level.
• Collaborate with the student support team to conduct annual IEP meetings.
• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills.
• Track student performance and progress and be responsible for continual improvement in student growth objectives.
• Administer and track weekly assessment data to monitor progress toward grade‑level goals as well as IEP goals.
• Create action plans to improve performance when students are not on track to meet goals.
• Consistently and clearly communicate progress to all shared stakeholders.
• Participate in school, departmental, and parent meetings.
• Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.

Must Haves:

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment).
• Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in the process of being completed, where applicable.
• Content/subject‑matter expertise.
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with a demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• A track record of success in the classroom.
• A collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning.
• A belief that all students deserve a world‑class education which can be achieved through education reform.

Nice to Haves:

• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high‑performing charter network/charter management organization.

KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 403(b) plan, and a school laptop. KIPP Miami offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP Miami offers a competitive salary starting at $55,000 for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $4,000 annually in performance‑based pay.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.