Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Role Description

Every member of the KIPP Texas system plays a critical role in ensuring students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond. Educators are passionate advocates who work tirelessly to make opportunities accessible for all students.

• Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit and lesson plans to meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short‑ and long‑term plans to promote academic performance for all students.
• Incorporate feedback as part of a constant improvement cycle.
• Collaborate with content and grade‑level teams to foster critical thinking and rigorous academics.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with students and families.
• Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and supervisory duties.
• Attend staff meetings, open houses, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans and communicate them in parent meetings.
• Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Bilingual Education (or currently pursuing certification).
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the core subject area assigned.
• Unwavering commitment to the KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, especially in underserved communities.
• Desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Willingness to learn continuously, give and receive constructive feedback, and be flexible to meet student needs.

• Must be able to move around the school during the workday.
• Expected to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person.

• Reliable transportation is required for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work effectively amidst frequent interruptions.

• Reports to the school site Monday‑Friday.
• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee‑paid benefits including legal plans, Life Lock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your duties, please let us know. Federal law requires we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, which may include changes to the application process, alternative document formats, a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.