Part-Time Special Education Teacher (High School)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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.

Equity Statement : KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni.

Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

Qualifications

As a Special Education teacher, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity to support our exceptional learners.

You provide individualized instruction and support tailored to the diverse learning abilities of your students, ensuring they reach their full potential.

You work collaboratively to provide individualized and specialized programming and instruction through the IEP process that impacts student achievement.

You understand the importance of compliance and how vital an IEP meeting can be for you, your student, and their family.

You’re excited to dive in.

Position Type : Part-Time, Non-Exempt, 10 months

Start Date : Immediately

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following :

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum

Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture

Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture

Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students

Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis

Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling

Maintain emotional control under stress

Interpret policy, procedures, and data

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

What you bring to the table :

Bachelor’s degree ( REQUIRED )

Missouri Mild / Moderate Cross Categorical K-12 Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP ( REQUIRED )

Pass Criminal Background Check

Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.