*Education Specialist - Mod/Severe (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.

Transportation benefits

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is seeking an Education Specialist to design inclusive, differentiated lessons and support students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to foster a culture of equity and responsive teaching.

This full-time position includes a competitive salary and benefits, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and commitment to KIPP’s mission. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting students with disabilities and be skilled in building relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or supporting students with disabilities and similar backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree required; teaching credential preferred.
• Commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Collaborate with families and educators to support student goals.
• Deliver specialized academic instruction through various models.

Skills

Teaching or supporting students with disabilities

Proficiency in Google Suite

Ability to build meaningful relationships

Dedication to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching

Strong content knowledge and instructional skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Valid teaching credential or eligibility for provisional permits

Job description

Overview

As an Education Specialist at KIPP Public Schools Northern California, you will recognize and celebrate each student’s strengths, design engaging, differentiated lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create inclusive classrooms that support all learners. You will integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, safe, and affirming community.

Through collaboration with the school Leadership Team, instructional coaches, general education teachers, and service providers, you will support the development of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), deliver specialized academic instruction, and foster a culture of equity, anti‑racism, and culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Collaborate with families, general education teachers, and related service providers to develop measurable goals and support plans in academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional areas.
• Deliver specialized academic instruction and intervention through models such as co‑teaching, push‑in, pull‑out, small‑group, and one‑to‑one support.
• Collect and analyze data regularly to track student progress toward IEP goals, inform instruction, and communicate growth to families.
• Develop and adapt daily and long‑term lesson plans aligned with both IEP goals and KIPP’s academic vision.
• Partner with general education teachers to modify materials and differentiate instruction to meet students’ diverse learning needs.
• Support the training and development of paraeducators and other staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality instructional support.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment that incorporates Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with students, families, and colleagues to ensure alignment and partnership in supporting student success.
• Maintain accurate, organized student records, including IEP documents, progress reports, and evaluations.
• Engage fully in ongoing professional development and Communities of Practice to continually refine instructional and equity‑centered practices.

Qualifications

• Experience: Teaching or supporting students with disabilities and/or students from backgrounds similar to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required). Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role, or be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit).
• Skills and Mindsets:
  • Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.
  • Dedication to anti‑racist, culturally responsive teaching.
  • Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels.
  • Strong content knowledge and instructional skills.
  • Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod).

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings, access and utilize technology, and occasionally lift or carry equipment 1‑20 lbs. Maneuverability includes kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, and reaching overhead. Mental: Manage deadlines, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, perform routine math, and memorize and recall information. Environmental: School classrooms are subject to constant interruptions and distractions; adhere to health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies.

Compensation

Full‑time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites. Competitive salary benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools, including a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. Salary step scales: KIPP Bay Area Scale 26‑27 (San Francisco, Oakland, San Lorenzo, East Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Jose) and KIPP Stockton Scale 26‑27 (Stockton only).