Affective Needs Teacher at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy (25/26)

KIPP Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Special Education Teacher to lead a diverse classroom and foster student growth. In this full-time role, you will create engaging learning experiences, manage IEPs, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure every student thrives. Join a vibrant community committed to educational excellence and equity, where your contributions will directly impact students' lives. If you believe all children can learn and want to make a difference in their educational journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Market Salary

Excellent Healthcare Plan options

More than 6 weeks of annual vacation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Access to parental and medical leave

Career Trajectory opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Special Education License are required.
• 2+ years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive student outcomes and create exceptional student experiences.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate special education programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Spanish Bilingual

Teaching Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education License

Job description

About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing daily instruction aligned with our academic program that enables students to make significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions. The Special Education Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Special Education Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. This is a full-time position and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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 build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
• Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Commit to being prepared for lessons and meetings
• Meet professional obligations including meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Special Education Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs
• Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs
• Provide case management for Special Education caseload
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of IEPs and BIPs
• Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Special Education License or TEE through CDE (required)
• Spanish bilingual (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines
• At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits: Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary starting at $65,015
• Excellent Healthcare Plan options
• More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Access to parental and medical leave
• Career Trajectory opportunities

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices.