[2025-2026] Special Education Teacher - Elementary
6 months ago
Troy
Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview Grade(s): Kindergarten - 4th/5th The Special Education Teacher role holds the primary responsibility for developing, monitoring accommodations, and implementing the curriculum, school culture, and the success of the school’s students with special needs. Duties/Responsibilities Curriculum Development and Instruction • Plan and deliver instruction while maintaining and improving instructional techniques and classroom management, including assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities., • Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress, • Use data to inform instructional decisions, • Offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations., • Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications., • Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region, • Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families, • Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff, • Develop positive rapport with students, • Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment, • Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress, • Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents, • Pursue challenging professional goals each year, • Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement, • Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours), • Performs other duties as assignedQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required, • Valid NYS Certification in Special Education, required, • Knowledge of national, state, and local special education statutes and the law required, • Academic expertise in Special Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study, • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred, • Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours., • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply) Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany and Troy, NY.