Licensed Special Education Teacher (Functional Skills) - Elementary

KIPP MEMPHIS COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School in Memphis seeks a Special Education Teacher (Functional Skills) to deliver rigorous, targeted instruction to students with diverse needs. Reporting to the School Leader, you will implement evidence-based practices and monitor progress to drive measurable learning outcomes.

The role requires active Tennessee licensure with a Special Education endorsement, a commitment to underserved students, and experience in urban/ charter settings.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee state licensure and Special Education endorsement required.
• Commitment to underserved students and urban/charter environments.
• Eligible to work in the United States with work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous special education lessons aligned to IEPs.
• Collaborate with therapists and staff to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in professional development.
• Communicate with families regarding education-related issues.
• Provide after-hours availability for questions as required.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Rigor & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree Preferred

Master's in Education / Teaching

Two years teaching experience

Job description

Location: KMCE - KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary

Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Description Company Overview KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. There are currently 275 KIPP schools across the nation serving nearly 120,000 students. Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis serves over 1,200 K-12 students in our three North Memphis schools and almost 900 alumni on their journeys to-and-through college with our KIPP Forward Program. As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, the KIPP Memphis team and family serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to 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.

Job Description

Subjects: Special Education Teacher (Functional Skills)

Reporting to the School Leader (Principal), KIPP teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce unmatched results and student understanding. Teachers will perform additional duties, as necessary, to ensure that all students will learn.

• Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by curriculum, therapist or pathologist.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Monitor for student concerns and develop resolution.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
• Maintain and improve professional relationships with colleagues
• Actively participate in all professional development opportunities
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee state licensure and certification - Special Education endorsement (REQUIRED)
• Commitment to working with educationally underserved students
• Commitment to the design and development of the school
• Bachelor's degree Preferred
• At least two years of teaching experience
• Master's in Education / Teaching / Content area
• Experience/strength in content area/Highly Qualified status
• Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network
• Other Qualifications: Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
• Ocasional travel to KIPP Memphis campuses may be required.
• Additional Information Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials.
• A competitive benefits package will also be offered.
• ADA Requirements: Prolonged periods standing and actively monitoring student behavior while teaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child
• Must be able to facilitate classroom transitions by walking through hallways and up and down stairs with students
• KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.
• KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
• All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Description

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials.

A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

Starting at $50,000 - Commensurate with experience