High School English Teacher

Overview

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KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

We are committed to attracting and developing individuals who are grounded in the experiences of our families and communities, centering students, families, and communities in our work.

Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals who believe every child will succeed. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools with a focus on opportunity for students and families.

Job Description:

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. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure our students have access to opportunity. We embrace, honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each KIPPster and are committed to attracting and developing individuals who center our students’, families’ and communities’ realities.

As a Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth, and you are dedicated to constant learning and providing academic and cultural support to your school and team.

As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Teacher, your core responsibilities include
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• 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 in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

Academic and Cultural Support
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• 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 the daily functions of the school 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
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable*
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00).
• A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment. For more information about obtaining certification .
• 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 to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without…