Elementary Special Education Teacher — 2027–28

Job overview

The Elementary Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Nashville, TN, with openings in North Nashville, East Nashville, and Antioch. The posting lists salary scales of $56,000–$92,000 for the BA scale and $61,000–$100,000 for the MA+ scale, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. KIPP Nashville’s mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond. The teacher manages a caseload and provides direct support to students with special needs, helping them make intellectual, emotional, physical, and social progress. The role also guides general education staff on IEP compliance and student supports, contributing to inclusive instruction and student growth.

What you'll do

• Manage a special education caseload and provide direct student support
• ensure compliance with special education and ELL regulations
• develop service entry and exit processes
• administer assessments
• oversee development and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans and lead meetings
• advise general education teachers
• adapt lesson plans and assessments
• use progress-monitoring data to adjust instruction
• communicate with families
• participate in staff and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

elementary special education teacher

2027-28 school year

kipp nashville

nashville tn

full-time

special education

iep

504 plans

tennessee teaching license

cpi certification

$56k-$100k salary scales

$5,000 sign-on bonus

10-month schedule

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance options
• retirement plan options
• paid days off and PTO
• parental leave
• laptop
• eligible Master Teacher Program stipend and professional development funding.

Why this role

Requires a valid Tennessee teaching license with a listed special education endorsement and a bachelor’s degree; CPI certification is required or training must be completed upon hire. The role follows a 10-month work schedule.

About the employer

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.