KIPP Foundation

[2026-2027] Special Education (ICT) Teacher - Elementary School

KIPP Foundation$70K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills fostering a collegial environment and community values like zest and grit.
  • Preferred two years of teaching experience.
  • Recommended New York State Special Education teacher certification.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a mission-driven school culture focus.
  • Desire to improve teaching practice within KIPP NYC communities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
  • Inspire joy and hope in the classroom.
  • Engage in ongoing professional growth through reflection and feedback.
  • Assess student progress frequently, communicating results to families and adjusting instructions as needed.
  • Provide individualized or small group instruction for additional support.
  • Model a commitment to ensuring every student’s success.
  • Exemplify KIPP NYC's character strengths in daily interactions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous time off policies, including five school vacation weeks and an extended summer break.
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
  • Access to Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care services.
  • Employer-covered life insurance and short-term/long-term disability benefits.
  • Incentives such as an 8-week paid sabbatical after ten years and annual professional development funds.
Full Job Description
The ICT SPED teacher will co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusion classroom setting to support all students in the classroom. The ICT teacher will co-plan and deliver lessons that incorporate multiple learning modalities, adapt and modify instruction, and create strategies and meaningful interventions to support students' learning. KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. Duties and Responsibilities: General responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards. - Bringing joy and hope to the classroom. - Committing to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration. - Constantly assessing student progress, communicating results to families and colleagues, and adjusting instruction accordingly. - Providing individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance - Modeling a "whatever it takes" spirit to ensure that each student is successful. - Modeling KIPP NYC's character strengths in all interactions and communications with students, families, and staff. Qualifications - Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor. - At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred - New York State Special Education teacher certification is highly recommended - Bachelor's degree required - A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture - A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family - Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities Additional Information Compensation and Benefits: KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate's years of experience, certification, and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale. KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package, including, but not limited to, the following: - Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision. - Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break. - Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave. - Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care. - Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability. - Employee incentives include 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement. This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate. Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/yu0JowDqVGQ?feature=shared https://youtu.be/lDq7uSXKk6o?feature=shared https://youtu.be/sdL37CEsQps?feature=shared

About KIPP Foundation

The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. KIPP schools are part of the charter school movement, which is a group of public schools that are given more flexibility in exchange for higher accountability. KIPP schools are typically located in underserved communities and have a longer school day and year, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support. KIPP was founded in 1994 by two Teach For America alumni, Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, who started a middle school program in Houston, Texas. Since then, KIPP has grown into a national network of 255 schools serving more than 100,000 students in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
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