Resource & Inclusion Teacher
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Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
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 create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Overview
The Resource & Inclusion Teacher delivers specialized instruction and ensures the development and implementation of high-quality IEPs aligned to student learning needs and grade-level instruction. This role supports students through inclusion-focused instructional practices, collaboration with general education teachers, and coordinated implementation of accommodations and services.
The Resource & Inclusion Teacher succeeds when students with disabilities experience strong instruction, meaningful access to grade-level content, and coordinated support that promotes both academic growth and independence.
The Resource & Inclusion Teacher succeeds when students with disabilities experience strong instruction, meaningful access to grade-level content, and coordinated support that promotes both academic growth and independence.
You Should Apply If
You are an instructional educator who believes students with disabilities should have access to rigorous, grade-level instruction and meaningful inclusion opportunities. You are committed to building strong relationships with students and teachers, delivering high-quality specialized instruction, and ensuring IEPs are deeply connected to daily learning experiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy partnering closely with general education teachers, and believe special education works best when instruction, accommodations, services, and student supports are aligned around student growth and independence.
Locations:
- KIPP Sol Academy (East LA); 5GR-8GR
- KIPP Compton Upper School (Compton); 5GR-8GR
- KIPP Corazón Academy Upper School (South Gate); 5GR-8GR
- KIPP Academy of Innovation (East LA); 5GR-8GR
- KIPP Endeavor College Prep (East LA); 5GR-8GR
Anticipated start date is mid-October 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Support
- Deliver push-in, inclusion-focused, and small group instruction aligned to grade-level standards and student learning needs
- Support students in accessing Tier 1 instruction with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and scaffolds
- Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction and supports accordingly
Use student data to inform instructional decisions and intervention planning
IEP Development & Case Management
- Develop, write, and maintain compliant, instructionally aligned IEPs for students on assigned caseload
- Ensure IEP goals, accommodations, services, and instructional plans are aligned to student needs and academic expectations
- Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families and school staff throughout the IEP process
- Maintain compliance with timelines, documentation, and service delivery expectations
Collaboration & Inclusion Practices
- Partner closely with general education teachers to support inclusive instructional practices and coordinated student support
- Collaborate with SPED Team Chairs, related service providers, counselors, and school leaders to ensure aligned implementation of supports and services
- Share instructional strategies and best practices to support diverse learners across classrooms
- Support school-wide implementation of SPED systems, expectations, and instructional priorities
Desired Outcomes and Role-Specific Competencies
Academic Growth & Mastery (40%)
- Outcome 1: Ensure all students with IEPs, demonstrate meaningful academic progress and achieve grade-level mastery by meeting KIPP SoCal’s annual achievement and growth goals. Progress toward goals is measured using assessments aligned to the teacher’s portfolio of students. Depending on the teacher’s assignment, annual goals may be based on one or more of the below assessments and/or other approved assessments.
- Outcome 1A: i-Ready ELA or other verified end-of-year assessments
Outcome 1B: i-Ready Math or other verified end-of-year assessments
Outcome 1C: IEP goal progress and attainment
Outcome 1E: ELD goal progress and attainment
Desired Outcomes (40%)
- Outcome 2: Plan and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned, specially designed instruction and services by consistently internalizing grade-level content standards and IEP goals, preparing culturally-responsive and engaging learning experiences, and intentionally differentiating and accommodating instruction to meet the individualized needs of students.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns, TPR: 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07 - Outcome 3: Utilize formative, summative, and progress-monitoring data to drive instructional decisions by collecting, analyzing, and acting on student performance and IEP goal data to adjust instruction, provide targeted interventions, and support student growth.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns, TPR 7.01, 6.01, 6.05, 6.06 - Outcome 4: Cultivate a safe, joyful, equitable, and inclusive learning environment by affirming each student’s identity, intentionally building a strong sense of belonging, fostering trusting relationships, and consistently implementing individualized supports, accommodations, and interventions so all students can thrive academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns, TPR 5.00, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03 - Outcome 5: Develop, implement, and monitor high-quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by maintaining compliant and accurate documentation and service records; collaborating and communicating effectively with families, general education teachers, service providers, and school teams; facilitating meaningful participation in the IEP process; and ensuring students receive required services.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns - Outcome 6: Foster authentic and respectful family partnerships through proactive, timely, and transparent communication; consistently prepare for and participate in IEP meetings, SSPTs, attendance touchpoints, and conferences; collaboratively problem-solve to support student learning, attendance, and well-being; and build strong relationships through participation in family, student, and community events.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns - Outcome 7: Fulfill all other core operational responsibilities, including accurately and promptly maintaining required records and documentation; maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment; attending field trips as needed; ensuring student well-being through safe, consistent supervision at all times; and adhering to all organizational policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns
Competencies (20%)
- Special Education Knowledge & Problem-Solving. Applies comprehensive knowledge of special education laws, compliance requirements, service delivery models, and evidence-based practices to support student success; utilizes collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving to navigate complex student needs, ensure compliance, and drive effective outcomes for students.
High Expectations in Practice. Demonstrates belief in all students’ potential by maintaining consistent high standards, providing appropriate rigor, and persisting in support when students experience challenges. - Standards, Access & Learner Knowledge. Demonstrates deep knowledge of grade-level content, standards, student learning needs, and disability-related impacts on learning; maintains appropriate rigor aligned to grade-level standards or designated alternate curriculum; understands how students access and develop understanding over time; and uses content knowledge, accommodations, and specially designed instruction to support student understanding and access to learning.
- Teaching Expertise. Demonstrates effective teaching expertise; knows and implements the full teaching cycle; applies research-based instructional practices; adjusts instruction in the moment based on student understanding; uses instructional skills to support the learning of all students.
- Problem-Solving. Approaches challenges with curiosity, resilience, and adaptability by reflecting on setbacks, identifying root causes, and testing solutions to improve practice; takes ownership and stays focused on solutions and results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Valid preliminary or CLEAR Education Specialist Credential teaching credential (strong preference but not required); at minimum, must be permit eligible as verified by the KIPP SoCal credentialing team
- Multiple years experience teaching in communities similar to KIPP SoCal is strongly preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company
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- Address
- City
- Zip Code
- What was your degree major for your BA? (wording listed on transcript) optional
Pick from a list (25)
- By submitting this application, I certify that all information I have provided — in this application and in any related materials, including my resume, cover letter, and interview responses — is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that KIPP SoCal Public Schools relies on this information in making hiring decisions. I acknowledge that any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in rescission of an offer of employment or, if I have already been hired, termination of employment, regardless of when the inaccuracy is discovered. optional
- State optional
- Are you affiliated with KIPP SoCal? optional
- Do you have any family members who are currently employed at KIPP? optional
- What is your level of Spanish fluency? optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Are you able to complete the essential job duties for the position to which you are applying for either with or without accommodation?
- Are you a current or former Teach For America corps member?
- Are you a current or former City Year corps member?
- I voluntarily consent to KIPP SoCal Public Schools and/or any of its officers, employees, agents, or contracted affiliates or companies to check any of my references by contacting them directly. We will not contact them without notifying you first.
- Have you ever been disciplined by a school, district, and/or state credentialing organization?
- Are you currently under investigation by a school, district, and/or credentialing organization?*
- Have you ever been suspended without pay for more than 10 days, involuntarily terminated, asked to resign from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination?
- Have you ever resigned from (or otherwise left) school employment because of allegations of misconduct, or while allegations of misconduct were pending?
- Have you ever had any document authorizing public school service (including but not limited to a permit, credential or license) revoked, denied, suspended, and/or otherwise subjected to any other disciplinary action?
- As mandated by AB 2534 and SB 848, check the box if there were any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in CA Ed. Code § 44932, that were required to be reported to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Or if you were the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct that were used to support a substantiated investigation. optional
- Do you currently hold a conferred Bachelor's Degree?
- What is your teaching credential status? optional
- Have you taken the CSET exam for the subject area you are pursuing? optional
- If you do not have a teaching credential, are you enrolled in a credential program? optional
- Have you ever used any of these emergency permits: optional
- Position Preference
- Please select the communities in which you'd like to serve. optional
- Grade Level Preference optional
- Are you looking for an immediate role or 26/27 School Year or both? optional
Written answers (10)
- If you answered no to the question above, please describe the full functions that cannot be performed. If you answered yes, please type 'N/A'.
- CA Credential Document # (if applicable) optional
- Anything else you'd like to share about your credentialing status? optional
- Please share a brief explanation for your choice. optional
- What is the maximum amount of commute time (in minutes) you're willing to consider? optional
- Please share the different curricula you have used when teaching (ELA, math, and science in particular)
- What do you know about KIPP SoCal and why are you interested in working with us in the communities we serve (East LA, South LA, Southeast LA or San Diego)?
- How does your identity impact your role in the classroom? (Examples may include race, class, gender identity and/or other ways you identify). Please keep it to a maximum of 250 words.
- What were your previous data results? Be specific about test scores for each content area. We’re looking for data results like: SBAC scores, iReady scores, ELL reclassification rates, and other academic successes. If you've never taught as a lead teacher before, tell us how you think you would measure student achievement or in what ways you impacted achievement in student teaching or other ways.
- What do you want to be doing professionally in 3 years? optional