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

KIPP Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Special Education teacher committed to fostering a supportive learning environment. In this dynamic role, you will engage with students, providing tailored instruction and support to help them thrive. You will collaborate with families and staff to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) that cater to each student's unique needs. Join a vibrant team dedicated to educational excellence and social equity, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the lives of students and the community. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of exceptional learners.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy

12% retirement plan match

Employee Recognition Awards

Public Service student loan forgiveness

Longevity Bonuses

Generous paid time off

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Fabulous Fridays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Missouri Special Education Certification are required.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction tailored to diverse learning abilities.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and maintain compliance with educational standards.
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Data-Driven Instruction

Emotional Control

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Missouri Special Education Certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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 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)

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)
• 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

Additional Information

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)
• On-going professional development opportunities:
• Weekly coaching sessions
• Weekly school-based professional development
• Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers