Middle School: Special Education Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

$55,000 - $89,500/Yr

KIPP Public Schools - Lynn, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lynn, MA

About the position

Special Education Lead Teachers (previously named Learning Specialist) at KIPP Massachusetts ensure that all our students are growing and achieving by providing students with a variety of supports. Special Education Teachers typically work with students through inclusive teaching and small group pull outs. Most Special Education Teachers co-teach in either Math or Reading classes, co-planning lessons and units with the Lead Math or Reading Teacher and conferencing with individual or small groups of students who need additional scaffolding and practice to master that day's AIM. Additionally, Special Education 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 digging into content to anticipate misconceptions and plan practice at bats that will lead students to content mastery. Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork is a bonus, but is not required for the role; Special Education Teachers receive training and assistance from our regional Special Education team. Special Education Teachers are empowered to use their expertise to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of supports to ensure student growth and achievement.
• Work with students through inclusive teaching and small group pull outs.
• Co-teach in Math or Reading classes.
• Co-plan lessons and units with Lead Math or Reading Teacher.
• Confer with individual or small groups of students needing additional support.
• Manage IEP paperwork and meetings for assigned Special Education students.
• Communicate with families about student progress.
• Advocate for students as needed.
• Assist teachers in creating and managing accommodations and modifications.

Requirements

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement.
• Ability to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Passion for subject/content area and commitment to professional learning.
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork.

Benefits

• Minimum base salary of $55,000 to $89,500 depending on experience.
• $3,000 for 1st advanced degree.
• $1,500 for 2nd advanced degree.
• $1,000 signing bonus.
• $2,000 annual retention bonus in subsequent years.