Middle School: Substantially Separate Lead Teacher - Boston (2027-2028)

Kipp Ma; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

KIPP MA is seeking a Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher for KIPP Academy Boston in Boston, MA for the 2027-2028 school year. The role involves leading 1–4 content areas, managing IEPs, and collaborating with the school team to support students with high needs.

The position requires 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (Special Education preferred), a Bachelor's degree, and strong collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (Special Education preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Special Education Sub-Separate classroom for a small group of students.
• Write and manage IEPs and attend meetings with families.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff.
• Develop and execute trauma-informed, social-emotional and behavior supports.
• Maintain consistent attendance and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Special Education

Teaching

Data-driven

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

TEACHER Licensure (Preferred)

Job description

Middle School: Substantially Separate Lead Teacher - Boston (2027-2028)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960344

Application Deadline: Aug 06, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2027

Job Description

Lead Teacher, Special Education, Substantially Separate Program - KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher sub-separate classroom (specialized program) will be responsible for instructing a small group of students in some or all core content areas (Math, Reading, Humanities and Science) along with other classroom support including aides and/or other teachers, as appropriate. The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will also be responsible for working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students' during inclusion opportunities. Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers ensure that all of our students are growing and achieving by providing students with a variety of supports in the areas of social/emotional skills and academic skills. Additionally, Special Education Sub-Separate Lead 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 determining the root cause of challenging behaviors and using positive supports to help students build social/emotional skills and independence. Prior experience in working with students with moderate to severe disabilities and/or who present with challenging behavior and/or social/emotional needs is preferred. Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork is a bonus, but is not required for the role; Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers receive training and assistance from our regional Special Education team. Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers are empowered to use their expertise to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Responsibilities

Be the lead teacher for 1 to 4 content areas and/or instruction based on IEP goals (included but not limited to: content, functional skills, etc. depending on the cohort of students) for a small group of students. In doing so, the Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will:

• Create and internalize daily aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Modify standards across 1-4 content areas to meet the needs of students in the program
• Ensure modified grading scale is implemented as needed per IEPs
• Set specific, ambitious goals with all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet them
• Use best practices for special education to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous and accessible for all students
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (with BCBA guidance), as needed
• Provide healing-centered instruction and create a healing-centered environment as part of the classroom culture
• Collaborate with psychologist to develop and run trauma-informed, social-emotional, and life skills group
• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
• Execute of MCAS Alt portfolios (for applicable students)

School and Professional Responsibilities

Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment (please review this doc to see requirements). Preferred: Obtain special education licensure as soon as qualified to do so.

When needed, provide secondary support in content areas where not leading the classroom or content

Design, execute, and refine the vision for student culture alongside school leaders

Ongoing progress monitoring of student progress towards academic and social-emotional functioning

Lead the 504 and IEP process for all students in the classroom

Work collaboratively with counselors and other members of the team to create and implement Behavior Support Plans

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with coach, implement feedback, engage in co-planning and active practices, participate in live coaching, etc.)

Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties

Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home

Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to accountability, change, and improvement

Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems, sharing responsibility for all students

Collaborate with related service providers and general education teachers

Dependable attendance according to our school calendar

General Requirements and Responsibilities

Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively

Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school

Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs

The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers

Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms

Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead

Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation

Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

KIPP MA teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that teachers will engage in to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment

Passion for Special Education and Healing-Centered Learning, and a demonstrated commitment to professional learning

2+ years of full-time teaching experience (in Special Education preferred)

Preferred: Special Education licensure

Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork (preferred, but not required)

Bachelor’s Degree required

Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

Pass Criminal Background Check

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What We Offer

The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $63,000 to $102,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending upon years of relevant experience after your Bachelor's degree and any advanced degrees (+$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. This role follows our School Year calendar.

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to KIPP Academy Boston

In 2012, we expanded our reach in the MA region to the City of Boston, where we opened KIPP Academy Boston Middle School (KAB), the second district in our network. In August 2016, the middle school building became part of our new K-8 campus in Mattapan serving 288 middle school students in grades 5-8.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Talent Team
• 20 Wheeler Street
• Lynn, Massachusetts 01902
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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