[2026-2027] Elementary SPED Teacher

About the role

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition‑free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. The network includes 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of this network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia, with a goal to serve approximately 4,000 students by 2030. KPPS’s mission, together with families and communities, is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Life at KPPS emphasizes a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection, where team members can bring their authentic selves, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work. This includes a commitment to anti‑racism and equity, a joyful inclusive community, competitive and equitable compensation, professional growth and leadership pathways, authenticity and belonging, people‑centered excellence, and comprehensive well‑being support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources (in most cases)
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school‑wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
• Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress
• Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
• Serve as a role model for students
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)
• Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity
• Lead Child Find efforts and drive intervention and evaluation processes
• Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
• Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet