Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus [26-27] EC Lead Teacher [EC Licensure REQUIRED]

About the Role

KIPP North Carolina Exceptional Children Lead Teachers are at the core of our mission to support students with special needs in accessing the general education curriculum through a resource model. At KIPP NC, we see the gifts in every teacher—your skill, energy, love, and determination—and we support you in making the most of those gifts. We offer respect, professional growth opportunities, and competitive pay and benefits to reflect the invaluable role you play in lighting paths to opportunity for our students.

Responsibilities

• Instruction Preparation & Delivery
  • Review, internalize, and prepare KIPP NC-approved curriculum:
    • K-8 Math: Open Up Resources
    • K-8 ELA: Fish Tank
    • K-8 Science: Amplify
    • 9-12 All Subjects: KIPP Foundation Provided Curriculum
  • Practice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level.
  • Create exemplar responses and documents to hold students accountable.
  • Use assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative, formative, etc.) to drive instruction and adjust lessons to meet student needs.
  • Embrace and incorporate feedback in pursuit of excellence.
  • Maintain accurate gradebooks, records, and data tracking systems.
• Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
  • Embody and maintain the school’s values, policies, and culture.
  • Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
  • Maintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade-level/content-appropriate decorations.
  • Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff through regular communication (e.g., phone calls, weekly newsletters) and attendance at required events (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Report Card Conferences).
  • Participate in daily school functions, including arrival, advisory/circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissal.
• Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
  • Collaborate with your coach to identify areas of strength and growth for professional development.
  • Receive and implement weekly feedback with fidelity.
  • Attend Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm each week.
• Specific EC Teacher Responsibilities
  • Provide specially designed instruction (SDI) to students who qualify for special education services within a resource, co-taught, or self-contained setting.
  • Utilize the general education curriculum, research-based programs, and evidence-based practices to plan and deliver instruction for students with disabilities based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding accommodations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other interventions.
  • Provide care and/or instruction in self-help skills (e.g., toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning) as needed.
  • Develop and ensure proper implementation of student IEPs across the school environment.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of annual reviews, reevaluations, and initial referrals.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct IEP records as required by law, including service delivery tracking and progress monitoring.
  • Administer educational evaluations for special education placement as needed.
  • Communicate effectively and regularly with school staff and parents about student progress and needs.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom culture that encourages student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect.
  • Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership, the EC Program Specialist, or Managing Director of Student Support Services.
• KIPP Employee Mindsets
  • All Means All: Serve the needs of every student, no matter their abilities or levels.
  • See a Need, Fill a Need: Address needs at the school, whether covering an absent teacher’s class or comforting a student.
  • Openness to Feedback: Embrace feedback to improve professionally through practice, lesson annotation, and coaching.
  • Student Centered: Always prioritize what’s best for students.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all students.
  • An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
  • A deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from low-income communities.
  • Active North Carolina Exceptional Children License (active by July 2025).
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area.
  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap.
  • Zest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor.
  • Physical Qualifications:
    • Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day.
    • Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to deescalate an escalated child.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 2 full years of teaching experience in EC/SPED General Curriculum in a pull-out or push-in setting.
  • Experience writing IEPs and 504s for students with varying abilities.
  • Experience with the ECATS system.
  • Experience teaching in a high-performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students receiving free and reduced lunch.
  • Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students.
  • Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2024.
  • Fluency in Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a $2,000 salary supplement for KIPP Gaston, Charlotte, and Durham.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents.
  • Optional 403b retirement plan with employer match up to 6%.
• On-going professional development opportunities:
  • Support programs for new teachers.
  • Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings.
  • Regular content and grade-level-specific professional development.
• Teaching licensure support.
• Generous time off:
  • 5 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days sick leave annually.
  • Paid time off for all major national holidays, including Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and approximately 5 weeks off during the summer.
• Curriculum, materials, and resources provided.
• Classroom stipend to cover out-of-pocket costs.
• Monthly Teacher Work Days for professional development, data analysis, and planning.

Pay

$44,000 - $88,000 yearly salary.

Schedule

• Monday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM