Special Education Teacher Resource SelfContained

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher (K–12) at KIPP St. Louis is a dedicated educator who ensures students with diverse learning needs achieve strong outcomes through individualized, standards‑aligned instruction. They design and implement IEPs, differentiate curriculum, and use data to monitor progress and adjust supports to meet student goals. In partnership with general education teachers, service providers, and families, they help create inclusive, supportive learning environments.

Ultimately, this role is critical to ensuring all students have access to high‑quality instruction and the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.

We are looking for Elementary and High School Special Education Teachers.

Position type: Full-time, Exempt, 10‑Month

• Direct Manager: Principal
• Direct Reports: None
• Key Collaborators: Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, and Regional Support

• Plan and deliver instruction that ensures students with diverse learning needs access grade‑level standards through appropriate accommodations and modifications
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned to rigorous academic goals
• Design and execute tasks that require analysis, justification, and application, while providing scaffolds that maintain rigor
• Anticipate learning gaps and provide targeted interventions to support access and mastery of content

Instruction ensures students with IEPs consistently access grade‑level content with appropriate supports. Student work reflects growth toward IEP goals and increased independence with rigorous tasks.

• Design lessons where students actively engage in thinking, discussion, reading, writing, and problem‑solving with necessary supports
• Facilitate inclusive academic discourse using differentiated strategies and language supports
• Promote independence, self‑advocacy, and meaningful participation in the general education setting

Students demonstrate active engagement and increasing independence, using supports to explain, justify, and build on ideas.

• Establish a structured, inclusive classroom environment with clear routines, high expectations, and behavioral supports
• Implement systems that maximize instructional time and support focus, persistence, and independence
• Build strong relationships with students and families to support academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional growth

The classroom reflects a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenges.

• Embed frequent checks for understanding and monitor progress toward IEP and grade‑level goals
• Analyze data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student growth
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to support student improvement and goal attainment

Instruction is data‑driven, with clear progress toward IEP goals and grade‑level standards through ongoing monitoring and intervention cycles.

• Progress toward IEP goals and individualized benchmarks
• Growth on literacy, math, and standardized assessments (DIBELS, i‑Ready, MAP, EOC, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to increase access to Tier 1 instruction and improve outcomes for students with disabilities

• K-2: DIBELS proficiency and growth in early literacy
• K-8: i‑Ready Reading and Math growth and proficiency
• 3‑8:
  Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) performance
• 9‑12:
  End‑of‑Course (EOC) exam results in tested subjects
• 9‑12: AP exam participation, performance, and pass rates (where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to translate strong Tier 1 instruction into measurable student outcomes

• Proven ability to support students with diverse learning needs and drive measurable growth
• Strong classroom management with inclusive and structured environments
• Experience using data to inform instruction and interventions
• Ability to…