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Kippcolorado

Integrated Math 1 Teacher at KIPP Denver Collegiate

Kippcolorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Overview This role comes with a $5,000 signing bonus

About the KIPP Colorado Teacher Role: The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities, and is aligned with our academic program. The Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all our students.

The Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway/bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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 just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests to create a culture of achievement, belonging and support.

Role Responsibilities Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn

Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines

Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning

Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks with a manager, receive coaching, implement feedback, etc.)

Commit to being prepared for lessons, coaching, meetings, PD, and communications

Meet professional obligations including deadlines and schedules

Leverage professional tools (Google and Microsoft suites) effectively

Maintain strong attendance and punctuality

Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback for continuous improvement

Reflect on professional practices to meet development goals

Participate in professional development, grade level and department meetings

Engage in school-wide and org-wide professional development

Serve as a positive member of a grade or functional team and implement initiatives

Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership

Assist with student and staff recruitment and engagement efforts

Be prepared to travel around Denver to other campuses and events as needed

Assist with other duties (lunch, arrival/dismissal, hallway, etc.)

Instructional Planning and Delivery

Develop standards-based instructional plans (unit plans, scope and sequences, week-at-a-glance, daily lesson plans)

Plan rigorous lessons aligned with deadlines and internalization practices

Design and implement assessments aligned with objectives

Grade student work and provide feedback and support

Use high quality materials with fidelity and use data to inform reteach/reassessment

Use data to drive instruction and adjust plans to meet learning needs

Implement IEPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, BIPs, and MTSS with fidelity, including accommodations and progress monitoring

School Culture Alignment

Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect

Approach practice with urgency to maximize instructional time

Maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior

Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive classroom

Additional Responsibilities

Provide an active presence and supervision to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning

Complete specialized certifications to maintain compliance (e.g., MLE, CDE literacy modules, ECE licensure, ESSA status)

Partner with leaders to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, and language support

Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data

Attend designated school functions outside of school hours

Perform support duties including bus, lunch, dismissal, chaperone field trips, and participate in parent meetings

About the skills and qualifications

Bachelor's degree (required)

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Ability and willingness to fulfill ESSA criteria (required)

At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)

Ability to participate in events/activities outside typical hours (required)

Understanding of KIPP and commitment to Exceptional Student Experience

Commitment to diverse youth and cultural backgrounds

Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities

Proactive problem solver with teamwork

Strong work ethic and enthusiasm

Compensation and Benefits Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative. We offer competitive compensation and benefits:

Starting salary from $60,015, commensurate with experience

Excellent Healthcare Plan: employee-only premiums paid by KIPP Colorado

More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and PTO

Paid Time Off accrual based on hire date

Summer break based on location

12 weeks parental/maternity/paternity leave (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid after year one)

Career trajectory and opportunities to move across schools

Mental health support via EAP

Technology provided: laptop

Colorado PERA retirement program with 401k option

Relocation reimbursement where applicable

Stipends and other insurance options available

Benefits FAQ available here

Equal Employment Opportunity notice: KIPP Colorado Schools are committed to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. Our policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias.

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