High School Special Education Teacher - Data-Driven Impact

KIPP; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Laptop provided

Transportation benefits

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey seeks awe-inspiring teachers to guide students toward college readiness. Leaders inside and outside the classroom, they engage families and communities to fuel student progress and achievement.

Responsibilities include data-informed lesson planning, collaboration, and ongoing assessment to ensure mastery of skills across diverse learners. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits accompany roles in Newark and beyond.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid traditional NJ teaching certification or equivalent credentials.
• GPA and content-credits requirements vary by grade level and subject.
• Experience with diverse student populations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with curriculum with grade-level team.
• Use data to teach to mastery of academic skills.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student progress.
• Uphold classroom management techniques and a firm foundation for all classes.
• Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school.
• Track student progress and adjust teaching strategies to meet objectives.
• Update student performance trackers to guide lesson planning.
• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.
• Engage in school events and activities.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Family/community engagement

Differentiated instruction

Diversity and inclusion

Team collaboration

Education

NJ teaching certification

Content credits required

Job description

KIPP New Jersey seeks awe-inspiring teachers to guide students toward college readiness. Leaders inside and outside the classroom, they engage families and communities to fuel student progress and achievement.

Responsibilities include data-informed lesson planning, collaboration, and ongoing assessment to ensure mastery of skills across diverse learners. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits accompany roles in Newark and beyond.