[2025-2026] Special Education Lead Teacher - High School

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

Grade(s): 9th - 12th

The Special Education Teacher role holds the primary responsibility for developing, monitoring accommodations, and implementing the curriculum, school culture, and the success of the school's students with special needs.

Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction


* Plan and deliver instruction while maintaining and improving instructional techniques and classroom management, including assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.


* Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students' progress


* Use data to inform instructional decisions


* Offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.


* Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.


* Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture


* Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region


* Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families


* Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff


* Develop positive rapport with students


* Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment


* Enforce, uphold, and exhibit the school's values, student management policies, and culture

Family Engagement


* Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress


* Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents


* Make him/herself available to students, parents, and other staff members

Growth Mindset


* Pursue challenging professional goals each year


* Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement


* Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, incl...