Middle School: Special Education Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

Kippenc; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing a world-class education for underserved communities. As a Special Education Lead Teacher, you will empower students with diverse needs through inclusive teaching and personalized support. This role requires a passionate educator who believes in the potential of all students and is committed to equity and anti-racism. You will collaborate with colleagues to create engaging lessons and advocate for students' needs. With a focus on professional growth and student success, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students in Lynn and Boston.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $1,000

Annual retention bonus of $2,000

Additional bonuses for advanced degrees

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience required.
• Passion for creating a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide various supports to ensure student growth and achievement.
• Manage IEP paperwork and communicate with families about progress.

Skills

Commitment to anti-racism and equity

Ability to drive student growth and achievement

Experience with Special Education laws and paperwork

Passion for subject/content area

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Middle School: Special Education Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher

Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, English Language Learners, and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Special Education Lead Teacher at KIPP MA

Special Education Lead Teachers (previously named Learning Specialist) at KIPP Massachusetts ensure that all our students are growing and achieving by providing students with a variety of supports. Special Education Teachers typically work with students through inclusive teaching and small group pull outs. Most Special Education Teachers co-teach in either Math or Reading classes, co-planning lessons and units with the Lead Math or Reading Teacher and conferencing with individual or small groups of students who need additional scaffolding and practice to master that day’s AIM. Additionally, Special Education Teachers are case managers for a group of Special Education students, which includes writing and managing IEP paperwork and meetings, communicating with families about student progress, advocating for students as needed, and assisting teachers in creating and managing accommodations and modifications for particular students.

This multifaceted role is ideal for flexible and creative teachers who are passionate about serving our highest-need students and are excited by the challenge of digging into content to anticipate misconceptions and plan practice at bats that will lead students to content mastery. Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork is a bonus, but is not required for the role; Special Education Teachers receive training and assistance from our regional Special Education team. Special Education Teachers are empowered to use their expertise to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
• Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Pass Criminal Background Check

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students.

What We Offer
The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 to $89,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending on years of experience after your Bachelors degree (+$3,000 for 1st advanced degree and +$1,500 for 2nd advanced degree). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.