What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immediate Learning Specialist ESE position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools?
Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Special Education Teachers (which we call Learning Specialists) for our schools. The Learning Specialist (LS) focuses on ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families around the special education process. The LS will work typically with multiple grade levels and will help facilitate the RtI process with staff. The LS will facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs and will work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.
All Learning Specialists are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.
Depending on the grade levels the LS works with, the model and schedule can vary slightly.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.
- Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000
- Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
- Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement program with a company match
- To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.
- This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.
- Certified candidates in this position would also be eligible for stipends like TSIA and MIlage. In our first year of paying these stipends to New to KIPP teammates, it was about $15,000 additional dollars.
Qualifications : Qualifications
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Information
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here :
If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should :
Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about this position, please email Emma at ekosanda@kippjax.org. Please understand that resumes and / or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
Salary : $50,000
