Certified Special Education Teacher

KIPP Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking educational organization dedicated to shaping the future of students in Texas. As a Certified Special Education Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you will collaborate with colleagues and families to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. This role offers competitive compensation, a supportive community, and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students. If you are passionate about education and ready to inspire, apply now and be part of a mission-driven team!

Benefits

Competitive vacation and flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee assistance programs

Teacher Retirement System of Texas participation

457 Roth retirement plan option

Legal plans

LifeLock identity protection

Life insurance and disability insurance

Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Texas Teacher Certificate required.
• Strong commitment to KIPP Texas mission and educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth.
• Collaborate with teams to promote critical thinking and rigor.
• Develop year-long lesson plans based on Texas State standards.

Skills

Knowledge of core subject area

Commitment to diversity and equity

Ability to develop individualized learning plans

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Texas Teacher Certificate

Job description

Company Description

ACT BOLDLY. COMMIT EARLY: Apply now. Earn up to $5,000 sign on bonus if hired by March 7th as a Certified Special Education Teacher.

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create 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.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

Job Description

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. As a Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.

As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Instructional Delivery and Assessment:

• Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

Academic and Cultural Support:

• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable*
• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00).

*A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment.

Competencies:

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students

Additional Information

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary for this role is specific to each region with the opportunity to earn more based on experience at an accredited K-12 institution.

As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans, including:

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

Additional Compensation Elements

The Teacher Career Pathway (TCP) at KIPP Texas celebrates individual teacher impact with students, peers, and the school community, and rewards this impact with up to $15,000 in additional annual compensation. KIPP Texas Public Schools is a TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district! Eligible and qualifying teachers can earn up to an additional $32,000 a year.