Learning Specialist; ESE

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KIPP Public Schools is a network of 280 public charter schools, 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise:
Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more p.org.

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill, energy, love, and determination. We support our teachers to make the most of those gifts, on good days and hard days.

• Respect – Feel valued and receive pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation.
• Support – Opportunities to lead and grow with the KIPP team.
• Purpose – Working toward a future without limits with our students, families, and communities.

• KIPP Impact Academy:
  Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy:
  Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy:
  Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th – 12th grade

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am – 4:30pm; K-8 Students: 8:00am – 3:30pm (Wednesday dismissal 1:30pm)
• High School Staff: 6:45am – 3:45pm;
  High School Students: 7:15am – 2:30pm (Wednesday dismissal 12:30pm)

Every Wednesday is a student early release day for professional development. Wellness Wednesdays allow all staff to leave at student dismissal.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists for the 2025-26 school year. The LS ensures compliance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaches small groups, facilitates general education settings, works with families, and supports the RtI process. They work across multiple grade levels and facilitate IEP meetings.

All Learning Specialists are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are outlined by the School Principal.

Starting salary for a first-year Learning Specialist: $50,000.

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development for lead teachers
• Stipends for new‑to‑KIPP instructional staff and TSIA stipends (eligible if FLDOE certification)
• Offer subject to change each school year; terms outlined in an offer letter if issued.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (ESE K‑12)
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven record in high achievement
• Commitment to KIPP core values – high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, sustainability
• Deep commitment to racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law (Florida House Bill 531)

Background screening conducted through Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More info at

• Florida Reading Endorsement or reading competency coursework in progress
• Additional certifications in K‑6 or other subject area supported by LS
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven record of high achievement

For questions about Florida certification, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants should list all certification details in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out‑of‑state teaching certificate.

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. Resumes submitted through other postings will not be considered. Job board link:

Current KIPP Jax team members: inform your manager of interest and complete the online application.

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