KIPP - Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) - High School - San Jose (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A nonprofit charter school network in California seeks a dedicated educator to foster academic growth and community. Responsibilities include teaching, developing Individualized Education Plans for students, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience with diverse student populations. We offer a supportive environment with ongoing professional development and competitive benefits. Join us to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience as an educator with similar demographics.
• Hold a valid teaching credential or eligibility for necessary permits.
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and cultural visions through curriculum design.
• Support collaboration with school’s Leadership Team.
• Lead development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Provide specialized academic instruction and intervention services.

Skills

Commitment to KIPP mission and vision

Strong content-area knowledge

Excellent communication

Ability to learn instructional technology

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

B.A./B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution

Valid teaching credential or eligibility

Tools

Google Suite applications

Instructional technology knowledge

Job description

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we 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.

We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for teachers and their dedication to students.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Job Description

Position Summary

• Teach with Purpose: Bring to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools through daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis. Implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
• Support and Collaboration: Work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including the Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. Participate in weekly meetings and ongoing feedback to improve instructional practices.
• Commitment to Anti‑Racism: Engage in ongoing development to reflect on personal identities and experiences. Analyze school systems, academics, culture, and data to progress toward an anti‑racist organization and make necessary changes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community.

Education

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
  • Hold a valid teaching credential in Special Education, or
  • Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or
  • Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
• Commitment to being an anti‑racist educator.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Possess strong content‑area knowledge.
• Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Excellent communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology for in‑class and distance learning (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod) as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development, proposal, and implementation of eligible students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in accordance with state and federal law.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop measurable annual goals in students’ areas of need including academic, behavior, and social emotional.
• Provide specialized academic instruction, behavior intervention services, and other special education services, as assigned, through service models including co‑teaching, push‑in, pull‑out, small groups, and one‑to‑one support.
• Collect and analyze data regularly to monitor student progress toward IEP goals, report progress to families, and inform instructional practices.
• Develop daily and long‑term lesson plans using curriculum and resources to align with students’ IEPs and KIPP’s academic mission and vision.
• Collaborate with general education colleagues to accommodate, differentiate, and modify student learning and materials to best meet the students’ needs.
• Develop individualized or modified lessons and/or curriculum for students whose IEP includes modified curriculum. Train key stakeholders (e.g., general education teachers, paraprofessionals) to support instruction.
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging learning environment that incorporates Restorative Practices, social emotional learning, and research‑based strategies.
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships and implementation of students’ IEPs.
• Attend and engage in regular professional development and communities of practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
• Update and maintain students’ special education records, both digital and physical, including IEP documents, progress reports, evaluations, parent signature pages, and other relevant documentation.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Navigate school and classroom settings; access and utilize technology; occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1–20 lbs; physical agility for various positions (kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, reaching overhead).

Mental: Manage stress of deadlines and work standards; analyze problems and generate alternatives; work with interruptions; concentrate for long periods; read, calculate, perform routine math problems; memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions; adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification

This is a full‑time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. Our salary step scale for this position type is reflected in the KIPP Bay Area Scale.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.

Questions?

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.