Immediate ESE Learning Specialist K8

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

403(b) with company match

Professional development coaching

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists for the 2026-27 school year. The LS focuses on ensuring compliance with IEPs, teaching small groups, and supporting in general education settings while working with families around the special education process.

The LS will work with multiple grade levels and facilitate the RtI process with staff, meetings around student IEPs, and direct work with students to meet IEP goals under the guidance of the School Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility (ESE K-12) required or eligible.
• At least one year of teaching experience with a strong track record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IEP compliance and manage IEP meetings.
• Teach small groups and support general education settings; facilitate RtI with staff.
• Collaborate with families and school team; align with principal guidance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility (ESE K-12)

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists (LS) for the 2026-27 school year. The LS focuses on ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families around the special education process. The LS will work typically with multiple grade levels and will help facilitate the RtI process with staff. The LS will facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs and will work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.

All Learning Specialists are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Principal.

Depending on the grade levels the LS works with, the model and schedule can vary slightly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our current starting salary for a first-year Learning Specialist is $50,000

• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***
• Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match***
• To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $11,000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.

***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (ESE K-12)
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Additional certifications in K-6 or other subject area the LS supports in
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

CERTIFICATION

If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out-of-state teaching certificate.

If selected for an interview and extended an offer, your compensation, school placement, and other terms will be outlined in writing.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at [e-mail]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.