Special Education Teacher — High School

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher — High School role is onsite at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany and Troy, NY; compensation is $56,000–$76,669 per year, with a $5,000 special-education sign-on bonus. KIPP Capital Region is a public charter-school network focused on helping students build the skills and confidence to pursue college, career, and beyond. The teacher develops and monitors accommodations and delivers instruction for students with special needs. Through curriculum adaptation, progress assessment, collaboration with families and special-education teams, and support for a positive classroom culture, the role contributes to student learning and school success.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver instruction
• maintain classroom management, assessments, and grading
• adapt standards-aligned curriculum and assess student progress
• use data to inform instruction
• provide academic, emotional, and physical support
• collaborate with families and special-education teams on 504 plans and IEPs
• foster a calm learning environment and positive student rapport
• communicate with staff and families
• participate in professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

high school

albany ny

troy ny

kipp capital region

iep

504 plans

student accommodations

curriculum

$56k–$76,669/year

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer 403(b) contribution match, childcare benefits, relocation stipend subject to conditions, and work/life integration.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and valid New York State Special Education certification. Three years of school-educator experience is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) employer match, childcare benefits, and relocation stipend subject to conditions.

About the employer

KIPP Capital Region is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.