Education Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Education Specialist to join our team at KIPP Public Schools Northern California. As an Education Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the academic and personal growth of our students.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for eligible students, in accordance with state and federal law.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop measurable annual goals in students' areas of need, including academic, behavior, and social emotional.
• Provide specialized academic instruction, behavior intervention services, and other special education services, as assigned, through service models including co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small groups, and one-to-one support.
• Collect and analyze data regularly to monitor student progress towards IEP goals, report student progress to families, and to inform instructional practices.
• Develop daily and long-term lesson plans using curriculum and resources to align with students' individualized education plans (IEP) and KIPP's academic mission and vision.

• Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community.
• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject or Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit.
• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
• Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Possess strong content area knowledge.
• Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues.
• Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) as needed in pandemic environment.

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students.