High School Teacher (26-27 SY)

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65500 - 98880

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Middle School Teacher (26-27 SY)

Job Summary
Teachers at KIPP DC lead classrooms that are academically rigorous identity-affirming and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. As a High School Teacher at KIPP DC Public Schools you will plan and deliver high-quality instruction build a strong and affirming classroom culture and work closely with your team to support student learning and well-being.

As one of the highest performing public school systems in Washington DC KIPP DC believes that all students have the right to joyful challenging and culturally responsive learning experiences. Teachers are core to that work. The starting salary for teachers is $65500 and increases with relevant years of Lead Teacher experience and graduate-level education as outlined in our instructional salary scale. Compensation is determined by the scale and is non-negotiable.

Teachers may be content-specialized (for example English math science social studies or specialty electives).

About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community

About the Team
High School includes two schools in Washington DC serving grades 9-12. Our teachers leaders and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous culturally responsive and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging joyful and identity-affirming and we support teachers through coaching collaborative planning structures and dedicated development time.

About the Role
As a Lead Teacher you will:

Teach engaging standards-aligned lessons informed by student data.
Build an inclusive identity-affirming classroom culture where all students feel a sense of belonging.
Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to plan instruction analyze data and respond to student needs.
Communicate consistently and proactively with families.
Contribute to schoolwide culture and community
Work collaboratively with peers and grow their leadership through opportunities like grade-level chair fellowships or school leadership development cohorts.

If applicable you may also mentor a Capital Teaching Resident by modeling excellent instruction gradually releasing classroom responsibilities and participating in weekly coaching and feedback.

Secondary roles (middle and high school) include content-specific instruction in courses such as ELA math science social studies and electives.

Special Education Teachers collaborate with general education teachers and service providers to deliver instruction and services aligned to IEP goals in inclusive and pull-out settings.

Location and Type of Work

Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)

This is an in-person school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction provide student support collaborate with teammates and engage with families.

Teachers are responsible for classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Teacher work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week to allow for duties collaboration and professional development.

Key Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Mission Alignment Relationships and Culture- 30%

Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DCs mission with a focus on excellence equity and antiracist practice.
Build trusting affirming relationships with students families and teammates.
Create a classroom culture that empowers students affirms their identities and fosters belonging for all learners.
Communicate regularly with families including academic updates and support plans.

Instructional Planning & Content Delivery- 40%

Internalize adapt and deliver high-quality standards-aligned lessons.
Ensure instruction is rigorous culturally responsive and relevant to students lived experiences.
For elementary roles: deliver core math and literacy instruction to the homeroom.
Use student performance data to plan reteach intervention and enrichment.
Participate in grade-level and/or content team meetings to align on instructional strategy.

Professional Collaboration Development and Feedback- 20%

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings professional development sessions and weekly planning/feedback meetings.
Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders network content coaches and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.
When assigned a Capital Teaching Resident model effective instruction and gradually release responsibility while providing weekly coaching conversations.

Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations- 10%

Perform duties (arrival lunch transitions dismissal) as assigned.
Complete clerical tasks that support instruction and compliance including student records attendance progress reports and documentation related to IEP goals or interventions.
Support school events such as family-teacher conferences open houses field trips and community events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
At least one year of teaching experience in a PreK312th grade school OR an education degree that included student teaching / residency with full-classroom responsibility
- Teaching experience here refers to serving as the teacher of record / lead instructor responsible for instruction and progress of an assigned class or section. It does not include paraprofessional work substitute-only experience internships without lead teaching responsibility or daycare-only experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in the relevant content area
Demonstrated strength in the content area / grade band you are applying to teach
Experience teaching in an urban K12 public school setting
Strong communication skills with families and caregivers including culturally responsive partnership
Strong collaboration habits with teammates (planning data analysis shared ownership for student growth)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to deliver instruction.
Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building including transitions lunch and recess.
Must be able to participate in occasional school events that may occur outside traditional school hours (for example family conferences student showcases or community events).

Core Competencies:

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:

Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines to real life and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.
Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization planning delivery questioning feedback and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning. Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.
Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice promote independent thinking and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.
Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity mindsets and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.

Benefits & CompensationKIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65500-$98880. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Please click here for our salary scale.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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Middle School Teacher (26-27 SY)Job SummaryTeachers at KIPP DC lead classrooms that are academically rigorous identity-affirming and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. As a High School Teacher at KIPP DC Public Schools you will plan and deliver high-quality instruction buil...