Elementary SPED Teacher — Impactful Urban Growth

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Telehealth

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

403B retirement & financial advising

Job summary

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking a Special Education teacher to support inclusive classrooms across the city. You will design and deliver individualized instruction, implement IEPs/504s, and partner with families to drive student growth and equity.

A bachelor’s degree is required; PA certification levels I or II are preferred, and uncertified candidates may enroll within a year of hire. KPPS offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary transparency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time SPED teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PA State certification Level I or II strongly preferred; if uncertified, enroll in PA-approved certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create inclusive, rigorous lesson plans and leverage provided curricula/resources.
• Maintain IEPs/504s, evaluations, and ELL supports with fidelity.
• Collaborate with families, instructional coaches, and specialists to support student growth.
• Deliver engaging instruction, manage classrooms, and model school policies.
• Attend designated school functions and participate in grade-level initiatives.

Skills

SPED teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA Certification (Level I or II) preferred

Job description

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking a Special Education teacher to support inclusive classrooms across the city. You will design and deliver individualized instruction, implement IEPs/504s, and partner with families to drive student growth and equity.

A bachelor’s degree is required; PA certification levels I or II are preferred, and uncertified candidates may enroll within a year of hire. KPPS offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary transparency.