Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist - Mod/Severe - Elementary School (26-27)

Jobvite, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California in San Francisco seeks an Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist for the 2026-27 school year. You will lead IEP development, collaborate with leadership and instructional coaches, and implement Restorative Practices to create an inclusive classroom culture.

You will support students with highly individualized plans, work with general education partners, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: hold a valid teaching credential or eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit
• CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development, proposal, and implementation of eligible students’ IEPs in accordance with state and federal law
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop measurable annual goals in students’ areas of need including academic, behavior, and social emotional
• Provide specialized academic instruction, behavior intervention services, and other special education services, as assigned, through service models including co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small groups, and one-to-one support
• Collect and analyze data regularly to monitor student progress towards IEP goals, report student progress to families, and to inform instructional practices
• Develop daily and long term lesson plans using curriculum and resources to align with students’ IEPs and KIPP’s mission
• Collaborate with general education colleagues to accommodate, differentiate, and modify student learning and materials to best meet the students’ needs
• Develop individualized, modified lessons and/or curriculum for students with modified IEPs
• Train key stakeholders to support delivery of instruction
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging learning environment with Restorative Practices and SEL
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management to create a safe learning environment
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships and IEP implementation
• Attend and engage in regular professional development and communities of practice
• Update and maintain students’ special education records, including IEP documents, progress reports, evaluations, signature pages

Skills

Relationship building

Anti-racist educator

Student-centered instruction

Communication

Technology literacy

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Tools

Google Suite

Google Classroom

Zoom

Job description

Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist - Mod/Severe - Elementary School (26-27)

2026-27 Teaching PositionsSan Francisco,California

• Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
• Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.
• Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community

Education:

Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution

Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject or

Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit

(CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit)

Knowledge/skills required:

Commitment to KIPP mission and vision

Commitment to being an anti-racist educator

Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels

Possess strong content area knowledge

Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities

Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues

Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class; and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) as needed in pandemic environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development, proposal, and implementation of eligible students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in accordance with state and federal law
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop measurable annual goals in students’ areas of need including academic, behavior, and social emotional
• Provide specialized academic instruction, behavior intervention services, and other special education services, as assigned, through service models including co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small groups, and one-to-one support
• Collect and analyze data regularly to monitor student progress towards IEP goals, report student progress to families, and to inform instructional practices
• Develop daily and long term lesson plans using curriculum and resources to align with students’ individualized education plans (IEP) and KIPP’s academic mission and vision
• Collaborate with general education colleagues to accommodate, differentiate, and modify student learning and materials to best meet the students’ needs
• Develop individualized, modified lessons and/or curriculum for students whose IEP include modified curriculum.
• Train key stakeholders (e.g., general education teachers, paraeducators, etc.) to support delivery of instruction.
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging learning environment that incorporates Restorative Practices, social emotional learning, and research-based strategies
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn and achieve
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships and implementation of students’ individualized education plans (IEP)
• Attend and engage in regular professional development and communities of practice to continue learning and growing as an educator
• Update and maintain students’ special education records, both digital and physical, including IEP documents, progress reports, evaluations, parent signature pages, and other relevant documentation

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility 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.

Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification

This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

A bout KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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.

We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. Our salary step scale for this position type is reflected here:

KIPP Northern California Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.