KIPP Austin’s NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is coming up on Sunday, May 6, 2018 -- we encourage interested applicants to apply by this date! We can’t wait to learn more about you!

• At least 2 years of experience working as a special education teacher in an urban school (preferred)
• Experience with and strong knowledge of local and national special education laws and mandates
• An active, valid Texas Standard Special Education certification or Probationary Special Education certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree (preferred)

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Austin’s mission, students, families, and community
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with minority and low-income students
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Austin students

• Increase student growth and achievement
• Meet desired goals/benchmarks on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and district-wide, state, and national assessments and measures of growth
• Ensure growth, development, and demonstration of character traits and KIPP Austin values

• Collaborate with teachers to develop effective whole group practices, small group interventions, and individualized learning activities
• Assist teachers with tracking data to determine the effectiveness of interventions
• Lead professional development for grade level teams and the school 
• Plan and teach small groups in the general/special education setting
• Preteach math/science content in small group Study Skills Class (for KIPP Austin Collegiate only)
• Develop, coordinate and track individual student plans for all special services
• Provide direct student support through small group instruction and inclusion in the general education classroom
• Collaborate with teachers so that they provide instructional support that leads to dramatic academic gains for students
• Manage additional resources and support (OT/PT, etc.), where necessary 
• Monitor and lead all IEP processes; serve as lead communicator with teachers and principal 
• Coordinate dissemination of information on student needs to principal and teachers
• Maintain all documentation and records for individual students; ensure confidentiality in reporting
• Monitor for compliance with state and federal laws, ensuring consistent, fail-safe and quality documentation; provide comprehensive, work with staff to provide holistic reporting of student performance data to principal; serve as lead contact for authorized visits
• Advise teachers and principal on accommodation processes for state and school-wide assessments
• Accommodate and/or modify a curriculum that is aligned with the standards of KIPP Austin and Texas
• Assess individual student’s progress and learning needs; demonstrate a relentless focus on helping students achieve
• Communicate students’ progress toward realizing academic and character development goals with families on a weekly basis
• Some teachers may manage and support other Special Education teachers and/or Paraprofessionals on the Special Education team 

• Competitive salaries and bonus program
• Teacher Career pathway with expert teacher development and opportunities for career advancement
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options with 79-95% of monthly medical premium costs (depending on the plan) paid by KIPP Austin
• 100% KIPP-paid short-term disability
• Paid parental leave (amount paid based on tenure)
• On-campus dry cleaning pick-up
• Retail discounts
• Gold’s Gym individual and family plan discount