Literacy Intervention Teacher - High School

Position Summary

• Teach with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Design engaging lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create a classroom where every student learns and thrives. Integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, inclusive, and safe community.

• Collaborate and Grow:
  Work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including your Instructional Coach, to strengthen teaching practice through weekly meetings, coaching, and feedback.

• Commit to Equity and Anti‑Racism:
  Engage in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact, and collectively examine practices, data, and culture to ensure all students receive excellence and dignity.

• Experience teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required).
• Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role, or be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit).

• Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.
• Dedication to anti‑racist, culturally responsive teaching.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels.
• Strong content knowledge and instructional skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod).

• Develop and implement daily and long‑term lesson plans aligned with KIPP’s academic vision.
• Analyze student data regularly to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and rigorous classroom environment grounded in Restorative Practices and SEL.
• Use culturally responsive classroom management strategies to ensure safety, belonging, and high expectations for all students.
• Communicate proactively with families, colleagues, and leaders to build strong partnerships.
• Engage fully in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including attendance, grades, and behavior data.

• Physical:
  Ability to navigate the school and classroom, access and utilize technology, lift or carry equipment 1–20 lbs, perform movements such as kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Mental:
  Manage deadlines and normal work standards, analyze problems, generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, perform routine math, and recall objects and people.
• Environmental:
  Work in a school and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions; adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

This is a full‑time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well‑being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

Our salaries are benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools to ensure competitiveness.

Salary step scales are available here: KIPP Stockton Scale (Stockton only).