KIPP – Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist (Mild/Mod) – Redwood City (25-26)

KIPP – Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist (Mild/Mod) – Redwood City (25-26) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California – San Mateo

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Application Deadline

11/1/2025 1:19 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/9/2025

Contact

Talent Team

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Add’l Salary Info

Competitive

Length of Work Year

Full Time

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. 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. Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity. Job Summary Job Summary Position Summary Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community. Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices. Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community. Requirements / Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Experience: Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community Education: 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 (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit) Knowledge/skills required: 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Experience: Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community Education: 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 (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit) Knowledge/skills required: 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.

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