About this role
Who You Are
You are eager, driven, and excited about being a world class teacher for children, delivering top tier curriculum in a structured environment. You are excited to perform at a high bar and you want support from your school and region to ensure students are growing and are mastering the material. You are a lifelong learner who is eager for weekly Professional Development, excited to have a dedicated mentor and coach who provides actionable feedback you can implement in your classroom, and go the extra mile to build your skills. You are not afraid of hard work but welcome a challenge and want to pursue excellence.
KIPP NC teachers believe in doing whatever it takes to help students succeed, whether that means delivering a tested, well researched and crafted curriculum for student achievement, building relationships with students and families, or putting in the elbow grease to hone their skills and build their capacity as world class educators.
Your responsibilities as an Exceptional Children Lead Teacher
KIPP North Carolina Exceptional Children Teachers are at the core of our mission to support our students with special needs to access the general education curriculum through a resource model. As a KIPP North Carolina EC Teacher, your core responsibilities include:
Instruction Preparation & Delivery
Review, internalize, and prepare KIPP NC approved curriculumK - 8 Math: ZearnK - 4 ELA: Bookworms5 - 8: ELA: KIPP WheatleyK - 8 Science: Amplify9 - 12 All Subjects: KIPP Foundation Provided CurriculumPractice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high levelCreate exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountableUse assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative, formative, etc) to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet students needsEmbrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of pursuing excellenceMaintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systemsHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and cultureAssume personal responsibility for student achievementMaintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level/content appropriate decorations Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff through regular positive phone calls to families, weekly newsletters about the classroom, and attending all required events, including but not limited to Back-to-School Night, Parent - Teacher Conferences, and Report Card ConferencesParticipate in the daily functions of the school, including but not limited to arrival, advisory / circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissalDemonstrate a Growth Mindset
Collaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each yearReceive weekly feedback and implement it with fidelityAttend Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00pm each week Required Qualifications
The following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers:
A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our studentsPossess a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from economically marginalized communitiesValid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certificationA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content areaPass Criminal Background Check Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gapZest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humorPreferred Qualifications
The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:
At least 2 full years of teaching experience in EC / SPED General Curriculum in a pull-out or push-in settingExperience writing IEPs and 504s for students with varying abilitiesExperience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunchDemonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served studentsPassed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2024Fluency in Spanish Additional Information
Hours are M, Th, & F 7:30am - 3:30pm, Tu & W 7:30am - 5pmCurriculum, materials, and resources are providedEach month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students’ learning forwardCompensation
We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
KIPP Gaston Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensure
Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependentsEnrollment in a retirement program with employer matchOn-going professional development opportunities:Support programs for new teachers coaches and weekly coaching meetings for all teachers Regular content and grade-level specific PDsGenerous time off:Paid Time Off (5 days PTO & 6 days sick leave annually)Time off for all major national holidays (including Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and 7 weeks off during the Summer)