KIPP Public Schools Northern California·Stockton, California
Lead the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while delivering specialized academic instruction through various support models. Collaborate with families, general education teachers, and service providers to ensure inclusive and rigorous learning environments.
Teach with Purpose: At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, our Education Specialists ensure that every student’s unique strengths are recognized, supported, and celebrated. You will design and/or co-design engaging, differentiated lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create inclusive classrooms where all students can learn and thrive. You’ll also integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, safe, and affirming community.
Collaborate and Grow: You’ll work closely with your school’s Leadership Team—including your Instructional Coach—and partner with general education teachers and service providers to ensure all students receive the support they need. Through weekly meetings, coaching, and professional learning, you’ll receive the support and feedback to grow as both an educator and advocate.
Commit to Equity and Anti-Racism: We are committed to building an anti-racist and inclusive school community. Our teachers engage in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact, and we collectively examine our practices, data, and culture to ensure our schools serve every student with excellence and dignity.
• Experience teaching or supporting students with disabilities and/or students from backgrounds similar to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred)
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.
We are a thriving nonprofit network of 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 factor in making that 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 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.
We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
Our salaries are benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools to ensure competitiveness.
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Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
Questions? Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org
Requires a bachelor's degree and a valid teaching credential or eligibility for specific permits. Preferred candidates have experience supporting students with disabilities and a commitment to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching.
Market context
In California, elementary Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist roles in moderate-to-severe settings are typically driven by ongoing district needs for credentialed educators who can support students with significant learning, communication, and behavioral needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both the required bachelor’s degree and credential or permit eligibility, plus experience with students with disabilities and culturally responsive, anti-racist practice. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact credential pathway and highlight any relevant classroom, IEP, or support-service experience in your application.
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