Middle School Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) - Bonus Available

Kippenc; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. In this full-time position, you will support diverse learners and ensure compliance with IEPs, contributing to a positive and effective learning environment. Join a dedicated team committed to helping every child succeed.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical, vision, and dental.

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match

Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

Generous time off including paid parental leave

Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

Weekly school-based professional development

Qualifications

• Missouri Special Education Certification is required.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IEP meetings and ensure compliance.
• Develop rigorous, standards-aligned lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Data-Informed Decision Making

Education

Missouri Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical K-12 Certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Middle School Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) - Bonus Available

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

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: 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.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

As a Special Education teacher, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity to support our exceptional learners. You provide individualized instruction and support tailored to the diverse learning abilities of your students, ensuring they reach their full potential. You work collaboratively to provide individualized and specialized programming and instruction through the IEP process that impacts student achievement. You understand the importance of compliance and how vital an IEP meeting can be for you, your student, and their family.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 21, 2025

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Prepares for and facilitates IEP meetings

Completes individual educational plans (IEP) in compliance with DESE.

Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum

Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture

Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students

Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis

Proficiency in Google Suite

Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling

Maintain emotional control under stress

Interpret policy, procedures, and data

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

What you bring to the table:

Missouri Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical K-12 Certification or valid Missouri Special Education Certification (REQUIRED)

Pass Criminal Background Check

Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards ceremony and more!

Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards

Generous time off:

Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave

Paid parental leave for new families

Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break

Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

Weekly coaching sessions

Weekly school-based professional development

Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers