Elementary School: Lead Teacher, Special Education, Substantially Separate Program - Bo

Lead Teacher, Special Education, Substantially Separate Program - KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will be responsible for instructing a small group of students in core content areas (Math, Reading, Humanities, and Science) and providing classroom support with aides and/or other teachers as appropriate. The teacher will collaborate with general‑education teachers to support students during inclusion opportunities, manage IEP paperwork, conduct functional behavior assessments, and advocate for students.

• Classroom Responsibilities
  • Create and internalize daily aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
  • Modify standards for 1–4 content areas to meet students’ IEP goals.
  • Implement a modified grading scale as needed per IEPs.
  • Set specific, ambitious goals with all students and leverage resources to achieve them.
  • Use best practices to execute engaging, rigorous, and accessible instruction.
  • Infuse core values into daily lessons and school practice.
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (with BCBA guidance) as needed.
• Provide healing‑centered instruction and create a healing‑centered environment.
• Collaborate with the psychologist to develop and run trauma‑informed, social‑emotional, and life‑skills groups.
• Ensure all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
• Execute MCAS Alternate portfolios (for applicable students).

• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment; preferred:
  Special Education licensure.
• Provide secondary support in content areas when not leading the classroom.
• Design, execute, and refine the vision for student culture alongside school leaders.
• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring of student progress toward academic and social‑emotional outcomes.
• Lead the 504 and IEP processes for all classroom students.
• Work collaboratively with counselors and team members to create and implement Behavior Support Plans.
• Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development, including pre‑service training and weekly sessions.
• Take ownership of professional growth: meet regularly with a coach, implement feedback, engage in live coaching.
• Perform necessary support duties (coverage, bus, lunch, dismissal).
• Develop strong relationships with families through events and consistent phone calls.
• Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to foster a professional working atmosphere.
• Collaborate with grade‑level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade‑wide systems.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general‑education teachers.
• Maintain dependable attendance according to the school calendar.

• Embed KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct in all actions.
• Engage in regional professional development and community events as required.
• Demonstrate data‑driven decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Show self‑awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence in a diverse setting.
• Use interpersonal and self‑management skills to support behavioral and emotional needs safely.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and others, both in‑person and virtually.
• Maintain physical mobility for tasks such as kneeling, walking, and restraining a student in emergencies.
• Have the strength to lift up to 20 pounds and perform repetitive hand motions.
• Operate a computer and office equipment with manual dexterity.

• Alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values.
• Evidence of driving student growth and creating inclusive, rigorous learning environments.
• Passion for Special Education and Healing‑Centered Learning.
• 2+ years of full‑time teaching experience (Special Education preferred).
• Preferred:
  Special Education licensure.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Special Education laws and paperwork.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Google Suite.
• Pass a Criminal Background Check.

Salary: $63,000 – $102,500 per 1.0 FTE (45 hrs/wk), based on experience. Salary increases for advanced degrees (+$3,000 for first, +$1,500 for second). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus, an annual $2,000 retention bonus, and other possible bonuses.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to building a vibrant and welcoming school community that upholds our mission of ensuring all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives.