Middle School Special Education Teacher
Company: KIPP
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Company Description
About KIPP Baltimore
KIPP is a non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter
schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. Our
schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is
open to all students in Baltimore City. KIPP Baltimore was founded
in 2002 with the opening of KIPP Ujima Village Academy middle
school. In 2009, KIPP Harmony Academy was launched, and they now
collectively serve more than 1,500 kindergarten through eighth
grade students each day. Both schools are operated by KIPP
Baltimore, whose mission is together with families and communities,
we 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 just world.
In addition to the high-quality academic opportunities that
students receive while attending KIPP Harmony Academy and KIPP
Ujima Village Academy, KIPP Baltimore also makes a long-term
investment in our students both while they are at KIPP schools and
beyond through the KIPP Forward program. KIPP Forward supports and
guides students to gain admission to college-preparatory high
schools and helps them succeed and stay on the path to and through
college and careers. Today, our KIPP Forward program serves more
than 1,100 KIPP alumni. More than 90 percent of our alumni have
graduated from high school within four years and 70 percent have
matriculated to college.
KIPP Baltimore is part of the national Knowledge is Power Program
(KIPP), a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory
public schools in educationally underserved communities throughout
the United States. KIPP is a network of more than 200 college-
preparatory schools serving nearly 100,000 students.
Job Description
Position Overview
Teachers will plan, implement, and reflect upon all aspects of
instruction, social-emotional development, and physical development
in the assigned areas in order to realize the mission of KIPP
Harmony and KIPP Ujima Village Academy. The Teacher will report to
the Assistant Principal or Grade Level Administrator and
collaborate with the grade level team.
Position Responsibilities
- Hold high expectations for each student and work relentlessly
to foster student achievement
- Set goals for a class and individual students and use ongoing
formal and informal assessments to track progress towards
goals
- Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to inform
instruction and professional growth
- Apply a strong knowledge of early childhood literacy, as well
as other content areas to classroom instruction
- Demonstrate knowledge of grade level standards, benchmarks, and
curriculum
- Create long term plans, unit plans, and daily lessons that
ensure mastery of standards and demonstrate proficiency in
backwards design
- Plan daily lessons that promote critical thinking and inquiry
and utilize instructional strategies that meet the needs of a
diverse group of students
- Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the individual
needs of all students
- Build strong relationships and a positive rapport with
students, families, and colleagues
- Value and draw upon students experiences and backgrounds
- Implement school wide student management and culture policies
and procedures within classroom and on campus
- Establish and maintain a strong classroom culture that teaches
students discipline and responsibility
- Create and foster an encouraging learning environment that
promotes self-efficacy
Mentoring a Teaching Fellow (if applicable)
- Meet weekly with a Teaching Fellow to lesson plan, analyze
classroom data, and discuss upcoming classroom events
- Plan for the Fellow's involvement in lessons when the Teacher
is leading a lesson
- Observe Teaching Fellow and debrief on classroom management and
instructional strategies
- Provide Teaching Fellow with feedback on weekly lesson plans,
if necessary
- Support the teaching fellow if they are lead teaching a
lesson
- Provide feedback to the Principal on the support and
development needed by the Teaching Fellow outside of the classroom
setting
- Provide input to the Principal on a Teaching Fellow's readiness
to assume Teacher responsibilities in subsequent years
- Complete all required paperwork as it related to the Teaching
Fellow
Professional Development
- Engage in frequent, open collaboration and communication with
colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations,
student data and school wide initiatives
- Participate actively in professional development sessions and
pre/post assignments as necessary
- Complete self evaluations (pre-analysis and post-analysis
exercise) of teaching performance based on a standard of teaching
provided by the Principal
- Engage in ongoing one-on-one professional development
observations, meetings, and reflections with the Principal
- Implement next steps determined in professional development
sessions, one-on-one professional development meetings, and
personal self-reflections
General
- Believe deeply in our school's vision, mission, and values, and
enjoy educating children
- Honor families and the community as assets, developing
partnerships and open communication through Family Nights, Open
Houses, Community Service events, and Family-Teacher
conferences
- Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
- Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks,
instructional supplies, student record keeping, attendance,
etc.
- Lead school wide initiatives and serve on committees as
needed
- Commit to an extended instructional day, Saturday Enrichment
(one-time per month), and professional development outside of
school hours
- Model professionalism through attire and actions
Communication
- Communicate with parents, students, staff members, and guests
in person as well as through letters, phone calls, one-on-one
interactions, and whole group presentations
- Remain available to students and families on call in the
evenings until 6:00PM (via cell phone)
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid teaching certificate from the Maryland
State Department of Education and/or a teaching certificate from
another state with proof of reciprocity
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
of higher learning
- Experience working with students from underserved communities
for 2 or more years (preferred)
- Ability to influence and motivate others
- Ability to persist in the face of challenges
- A deep commitment to, passion for, working with children and
families
- Strong organizational skills as evidenced by planning ahead,
meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking
- Strong critical thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to
link cause and effect, slice data, and generate relevant
solutions
- A desire to learn and grown as a professional teacher and
leader
- Lives the KIPP Baltimore values of:
- Affirmation
- Optimism
- Joyful Excellence
- Collective Power
- Community
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation for this position is
defined by Baltimore City Schools Office of Human Capital, and is
based upon the highest degree obtained, and years of experience (up
to 10 years). Baltimore City offers a comprehensive benefits
package. More information can be found here:
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/24356
Start Date: July 1, 2023. All hired candidates must complete the
BCPS background process and attend orientation.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: KIPP Baltimore is committed to the
ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and
staff. KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation,
nationality, or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a
diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from
traditionally under-represented backgrounds.
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