Special Education Teacher - Resource & Self-Contained (26.27 School Year)

Kipp Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Life insurance $50,000

Retirement plan with 14% match

Public Service student loan forgiv en?

Generous time off

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a Special Education Teacher for K–12 to deliver individualized, standards-aligned instruction. The role designs and implements IEPs, collaborates with general education teachers, providers, and families, and uses data to monitor progress and adjust supports for student goals.

The teacher will create inclusive learning environments, ensure access to high-quality instruction, and drive strong outcomes for students with diverse learning needs in a 10-month schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of classroom teaching experience.
• K-12 Cross Categorical/Mild Mod certification preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction enabling diverse learners to access grade-level standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs aligned to rigorous goals.
• Differentiate instruction with accommodations and modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, service providers and families.
• Use data to monitor progress and adjust supports for student goals.
• Establish structured, inclusive classroom environments that support learning.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with families

IEP understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Resource & Self-Contained (26.27 School Year)

• Full-time
• Specific Subject: Self-contained
• 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. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?

We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

The Special Education Teacher (K–12) at KIPP St. Louis is a dedicated educator who ensures students with diverse learning needs achieve strong outcomes through individualized, standards-aligned instruction. They design and implement IEPs, differentiate curriculum, and use data to monitor progress and adjust supports to meet student goals. In partnership with general education teachers, service providers, and families, they help create inclusive, supportive learning environments. Ultimately, this role is critical to ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.

We are looking for Elementary and High School Special Education Teachers.

Position type:

Full-time, Exempt, 10-Month

Direct Reports

None

Key Collaborators

Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, and Regional Support

Inputs: What will I be doing in my day-to-day work?

Grade-Level Rigor & Access

Plan and deliver instruction that ensures students with diverse learning needs access grade-level standards through appropriate accommodations and modifications

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned to rigorous academic goals

Design and execute tasks that require analysis, justification, and application, while providing scaffolds that maintain rigor

Anticipate learning gaps and provide targeted interventions to support access and mastery of content

What will I be evaluated on?

Instruction ensures students with IEPs consistently access grade-level content with appropriate supports. Student work reflects growth toward IEP goals and increased independence with rigorous tasks.

Student Engagement

Design lessons where students actively engage in thinking, discussion, reading, writing, and problem-solving with necessary supports

Facilitate inclusive academic discourse using differentiated strategies and language supports

Promote independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in the general education setting

Students demonstrate active engagement and increasing independence, using supports to explain, justify, and build on ideas.

Culture of Learning

Establish a structured, inclusive classroom environment with clear routines, high expectations, and behavioral supports

Implement systems that maximize instructional time and support focus, persistence, and independence

Build strong relationships with students and families to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth

The classroom reflects a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenges.

Assessment for Learning

Embed frequent checks for understanding and monitor progress toward IEP and grade-level goals

Analyze data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student growth

Provide timely, actionable feedback to support student improvement and goal attainment

Instruction is data-driven, with clear progress toward IEP goals and grade-level standards through ongoing monitoring and intervention cycles.

Outcomes & Accountability:

Professional Practice & Contribution

Progress toward IEP goals and individualized benchmarks

Growth on literacy, math, and standardized assessments (DIBELS, i-Ready, MAP, EOC, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to increase access to Tier 1 instruction and improve outcomes for students with disabilities

Student Achievement & Growth

K-2: DIBELS proficiency and growth in early literacy

K-8: i-Ready Reading and Math growth and proficiency

3-8: Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) performance

9-12: End-of-Course (EOC) exam results in tested subjects

9-12: AP exam participation, performance, and pass rates (where applicable)

Demonstrated ability to translate strong Tier 1 instruction into measurable student outcomes

What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?

Proven ability to support students with diverse learning needs and drive measurable growth

Strong classroom management with inclusive and structured environments

Experience using data to inform instruction and interventions

Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with families

Strong communication and advocacy skills

What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?

IEP development, implementation, and compliance

Differentiated instruction, accommodations, and modifications

Progress monitoring and data-driven intervention cycles

Strategies for inclusion and co-teaching models

Classroom systems that support both academic and behavioral success

What you bring to the table:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area

Minimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experience

K-12 Cross Categorical/ Mild Mod certification

Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved students

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience in a high-performing, data-driven school environment

Track record of driving significant student achievement gains

Experience with standards-aligned curricula and assessment systems

Leadership experience within a grade level, content team, or school initiative

What we bring to the table:

KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result, salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. The starting salary for first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree is $50,500.

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement, and 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 PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.

Generous time off

• Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
• Paid parental leave for new families
• Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
• Wellness days provided throughout the year

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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