High School English Language Arts Teacher

High School English Language Arts Teacher (26-27)

Full-time

Start Date:

Next year opening

Department:
Teacher

• Free public charter network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
• Over 30 years in Texas, preparing students for college, career, and beyond.
• High-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth.

KIPP Texas was founded in Houston in 1994 and operates as KIPP Texas since 2018, employing over 16,500 educators and serving nearly 190,000 students and alumni.

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond. Educators act as passionate advocates for students and families, working tirelessly to ensure access to opportunity. The school embraces, honors, and celebrates diversity and seeks educators who share life experiences similar to our students.

• Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in daily school functions such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable.*
• Must be considered highly qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable.

* A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure must be obtained prior to starting employment.

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities.
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their 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: legal plans, Life Lock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

• Must be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• Expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

• Reliable transportation needed for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

• Reports to 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.

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.