About the job
***Job Status: This is a general posting for current and future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate vacancy, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed for any opportunities that align with your skills and experience. Please note that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until a suitable position becomes available. Thank you for your interest in the role and KIPP Texas.***
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About The Role: Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools is vital in ensuring our students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to pursue their chosen paths, be it college, career, or beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working diligently to guarantee that our students have access to opportunities. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family, we embrace, honor, and celebrate our diverse identities. We are particularly committed to attracting and nurturing individuals who share the life experiences of our students, as we believe the most impactful work is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters.
As a Teacher, you will provide exceptional instruction and evaluate student growth. You are dedicated to continuous learning and proactively offer academic and cultural support to your school and team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Delivery and Assessment
● Develop comprehensive year-long unit plans and lesson plans based on Texas State standards that cater to all students’ learning needs.
● Utilize assessment data to adjust both short-term and long-term planning to enhance all students’ academic performance.
● Welcome and incorporate feedback in the spirit of ongoing improvement.
Academic and Cultural Support
● Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
● Build and maintain trusting relationships with students and families based on mutual respect.
● Engage in daily school activities such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
● Attend essential school events including staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
● Create individualized learning plans for students and effectively communicate these plans to families during meetings and conferences.
● Uphold professional commitments including punctuality and consistency in meeting deadlines.
