Elementary School Special Education Teacher Working at KIPP you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity. You work to support our exceptional learners through direct intervention through pull out small groups and by pushing in classrooms for co-taught instruction. You fundamentally believe that everyone can succeed and understand that individual tools help students learn. You understand the importance of compliance and how vital an IEP meeting can be for you, your student, and their family. You’re excited to dive in. On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:Curriculum Development and Instruction. Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments Use data to inform instructional decisions Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture. Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and more Demonstrate a Growth Mindset. Pursue challenging professional goals each year. Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues. Participate in school-wide and individual professional development School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to... Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling. Maintain emotional control under stress. Interpret policy, procedures and data. Communicate effectively (verbal and written) Qualifications. What you bring to the table: Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree (preferred)Missouri Mild/ Moderate Cross Categorical K-12 Certification (REQUIRED)Pass Criminal Background Check. Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap