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Why teach Elementary School at KIPP DC:Impact: As one of the highest performing school school systems in the District of Columbia, educators at KIPP DC work in schools that put students at the center of decision making. Culturally responsive learning environments cultivate a sense of belonging for staff and students alike. As a teacher, you will have this foundation to make an impact with your students.Support: We seek to deliver unparalleled coaching and development to maximize educators' impact. Teachers receive year-round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies.  Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft. Growth: We believe that all educators should have pathways for growth and development. This means teachers have dedicated time for planning and collaboration through structures including grade-level and content meetings, and development and wellness days. In our schools, teachers are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like being a grade-level chair, applying for fellowships, running an extra-curricular activity or leading school-wide initiatives as a teacher leader.  Highly Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Our instructional salary scales are highly competitive within the DC market and affirm KIPP DC’s belief that teachers are the cornerstone of schools. Our benefits program supports staff wellness and the school calendar is designed to foster sustainability with ample breaks to recharge from the demands of teaching. What positions are available?We have six elementary schools in DC looking for excellent teachers to join their team.Lead Teachers: Lead Teachers seek to inspire and encourage both academic and social-emotional achievement for their students. In doing so, they create genuine, lasting relationships with students and families. Our lead teachers at the elementary level teach math and literacy to a homeroom of students. General Knowledge Teachers: General Knowledge teachers are key to supporting the various needs of each elementary school, and the responsibilities of each role are determined by the principal. Examples of general knowledge roles in our schools include science teachers, reading interventionists, and restorative practices teachers.Special Education Teachers: Special education teachers partner with general education teachers and related service providers to deliver interventions that support students meeting their Individualized Education Plan goals in inclusion, resource, and pull-out settings.Specials Teachers:  Specials teachers play an integral role of affirming students’ identities and building students’ talents outside of the core academic spaces. Current specials offerings in our elementary schools include physical education, dance,  art, music, STEM, African American culture, and more!Key Requirements & Responsibilities:Mission AlignmentCommitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambitions Subscribe to our Vision for Teaching Excellence and commit to professional growth and developmentBuild trusting relationships with staff, students, and families Instructional Responsiveness & Content KnowledgeInternalize and teach challenging and engaging lessons informed by instructional dataReview student data individually and with department or grade-level teams to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessonsAttend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetingsWhen applicable, mentor a Capital Teaching Resident, if assigned to your classroom, by modeling excellent teaching, gradually releasing classroom teaching responsibilities, and implementing weekly coaching and feedback conversationsCare of Students & Classroom CultureBuild a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all studentsImplement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practicesCreate a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and familiesOther Information & RequirementsWhile students receive instruction from 8:00 am-3:45 pm, KIPP DC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two times a week, and 7:30 am to 4:15 pm three times a week.Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assignedPass all required background check requirements under the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips, open houses, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
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