Immediate Specials Teacher (5-8) Critical Thinking at KIPP

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a specials teacher (critical thinking) in our K-8 school. The specials teacher would likely instruct classes of students either in 5th-8th.This position is located at KIPP VOICE Academy (813 Golfair Blvd) for an immediate start date.We are seeking a dynamic relationship-driven educator to teach a specials class focused on building students critical thinking communication decision-making and interpersonal skills. This role supports students in developing healthy habits for collaboration self-management problem-solving and navigating challengesskills that help them thrive in school and beyond.The ideal candidate creates a welcoming structured classroom where students learn to analyze situations understand perspectives reflect on their choices and work effectively with others.This position will work closely with the electives department. Teachers are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment implementing curriculum assessing students collaborating with their team building relationships with families and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their school leader.Teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) work from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.) which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSOur current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience. Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50000Access to individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)***Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***403(b) retirement program with a company match***To support teacher practice and their growth all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesnt include any stipends for which the candidate may be our first year of paying out millage stipends non-certified New-to-KIPP staff received an additional $3700. Certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received an additional $7000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. **offerings are subject to change year to year.Qualifications : Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree preferredRelevant Florida Teaching CertificationAt least one year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom; two or more years highly preferred.KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core valueshigh expectations a growth mindset commitment to team trust joy and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.Note on certification: if you have questions about Florida certification please visit  Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately. If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate please list that information.Additional Information : APPLYPlease complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here:  If youre a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying you should 1) let your current manager know that youre interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online. QUESTIONSIf you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools please email Jess at Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.  Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Client Server,Account Development,Business Travel,Corporate Risk Management,Dsp,Litigation Paralegal Experience: years Vacancy: 1