26-27 High School Learning Specialist (ESE)

Position Overview

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists (LS) for the 2026-27 school year. The LS focuses on ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families around the special education process. The LS will work typically with multiple grade levels and will help facilitate the RtI process with staff. The LS will facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs and will work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.

Service Delivery & Instructional Support

At the high school level, Learning Specialists support students through multiple service models based on student needs and caseload assignments:

• Push-In Support: Co-teach a general education classroom to provide accommodations, differentiation, and academic support aligned to IEP goals.
• Pull-Out Support: Provide small-group instruction in a resource setting for targeted intervention and skill development.
• Learning Strategies Course: Teach a scheduled class focused on IEP goal progress, academic skills, and postsecondary readiness.

Compensation and Benefits

The current starting salary for a first-year Learning Specialist is $50,000. Benefits include access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision), individual short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement program with a company match. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

Qualifications

• 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 track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• A deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Possesses a passing background check, as required by law

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Additional certifications in K-6 or other subject area the LS supports in
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

Certification

If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out-of-state teaching certificate.

Additional Information

To join the 2026–2027 candidate pool, please complete the online application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville.