KIPP Change Academy HILL RAPP Interventionists/MTSS Coordinator (Grades K-5)

About HillRAP and Hill Learning Center 

Hill Learning Center (Hill) is a K-12 learning hub located in Durham North Carolina that provides research-based differentiated instruction and support for students with learning and attention challenges. It offers an array of programs for students and professional learning opportunities for educators. The Hill Reading Achievement Program (HillRAP) is a small-group (4:1) individualized reading intervention delivered by teachers and supported by technology and quality professional development. HillRAP has proven to close foundational gaps for students with persistent reading difficulties. KIPP NC will partner with Hill to provide intensive literacy intervention to identified students through a rigorous three-year HillRAP partnership. HillRAP Interventionists will implement HillRAP at KIPP NC schools. HIllRAP Interventionists will be trained in HillRAP and multi-sensory structured language instruction. They will be provided follow-up implementation support mentoring and coaching. Interventionists successfully completing the professional development program and demonstrating competent and consistent implementation will receive Level I Instructor certification accredited by IMSLEC and IDA. HillRAP is delivered on teacher and student iPads and it utilizes Hills technology-enabled Hill Learning System to facilitate a scalable flexible data-driven approach to better serve students teachers and schools.

Responsibilities of a HillRAP Interventionist

KIPP North Carolina teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge skills and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. As a HillRAP Interventionist and KIPP NC Teacher your core responsibilities include:

 Instruction

• Deliver HillRAP literacy intervention to identified students in small groups (4:1) meeting consistently 4 days per week for 45 to 60 minutes per group

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and other school stakeholders by sharing student HillRAP data and problem solving to support students classroom needs

• Participate in student intervention meetings family conferences and Special Education referral meetings as needed 

• Complete comprehensive professional development in literacy instruction through the Hill Learning Center including:

  • Online courses in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy

  • HillRAP HillWrite and Hill Learning System Training

  • Ongoing observations feedback and individualized support from a dedicated Hill Learning Center mentor

  • Participation in a PLC led by a Hill Learning Center mentor

  • Level I HillRAP Certification in Year 1 

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain schools values policies and culture

• Develop positive relationships with students families teachers and staff

• Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress

• Show up for critical school events including staff meetings open houses and family teacher conferences

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year

• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers:

• Valid North Carolina teaching license in Elementary K-6 Middle Grades Language Arts or Reading ability to seek reciprocity or willingness to pursue state certification

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant content area

• Passed or will pass the Praxis and Pearson exams by July 2021

• Pass criminal background check

• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

• Zest professionalism and a sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in K-8

• Experience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced price lunch

• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students

• Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information :

Additional Information

• Hours are M Th & F 7:30am - 3:30 Tu & W 7:30 - 5pm

• Curriculum materials and resources are provided

• Each month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development data analysis and other important information to push their students learning forward

KIPP Employee Mindsets

• All Means All: At KIPP NC we believe we serve the needs and do whatever it takes for every kid no matter their needs abilities or levels.

• See a Need Fill A Need: We believe that if theres a need at a school that to be a great team player we fill that need.  A teacher is absent  We cover their class during our prep.  A student is crying in the hallway  We comfort them whether or not theyre our student.

• Openness to Feedback:  We believe that the only way for us to improve as professionals is to be open to feedback and add new tools to our toolbox.  We stay after to practice teacher moves annotate lessons submit our lessons for feedback happily have admin in our classroom to observe and never miss a one-on-one with our coach to discuss our practice and learn how we can grow.

• Student Centered:  At the end of the day we always do whats best for kids.

Total Rewards - Compensation & Benefits

We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Healthcare (medical vision and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
• Enrollment in a 403b with employer match
• On-going professional development opportunities:
  • Support programs for new teachers
  • coaches and weekly coaching meetings for all teachers
  • Regular content and grade-level specific PDs

Generous time off:

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave and Extended Sick Leave
• Teacher work days after long breaks
• Time off for all major national holidays and observance of religious holidays 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race color religion creed national or ethnic origin age sex gender identity sexual orientation marital or parental status disability source of income or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations. 

KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the states most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation integrated professional development led by coaches and mentors and resources they need to succeed all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs:

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