Logo
KIPP Texas Public Schools

High School Social Studies Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP Texas Public Schools, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

Save Job

High School Social Studies Teacher (Immediate) Position status: Immediate opening. Apply to join a diverse team dedicated to helping every student succeed.

Overview As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.

Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery and Assessment: 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.

Academic and Cultural Support: 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 (morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties) and attend critical events (staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences). Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings. Meet professional obligations including timeliness and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50)

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.

Competencies

Unwavering commitment to 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 and improve; openness to feedback

Flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to meet student needs

Work Environment

School-based staff

Job Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education

Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

Get notified about new High School Social Studies Teacher jobs in Dallas, TX.

#J-18808-Ljbffr