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Why teach High 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 ample planning time, grade-level and content meetings, and development and wellness days. In our schools, teachers work collaboratively with peers and are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like grade-level chair, fellowships, or school leadership development cohorts.Highly Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Our instructional salary scales are at the top of 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 two high schools in DC looking for excellent teachers to join their team.Teachers: Teachers aim to teach the whole child. It is our goal to uplift and support our student academic and social-emotional needs. We look for English, Math (Algebra, AP Calculus, and Geometry), Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), and History teachers among other content areas.Special Education Teachers: Our special education teachers work closely with general education teachers and service providers to fully support our students through interventions that meet their Individual Education Plan goals in inclusion, resource, and pull-out settings.Specials: Our specials teachers are an important part of our school community. They affirm our students’ identities and build students' talents outside of the core academic spaces.  Current specials offerings in our high schools include physical education, digital media, art, computer science, Spanish, and much 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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