Academic Excellence Leader

5 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States KIPP Colorado Full time

About KIPP Colorado

KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters.

We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience as the instructional leader of their classroom. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and be able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

  • Instructional Planning and Delivery
    • Develop standards-based instructional plans, including unit plans, scope and sequences, week at a glance, and daily lesson plans.
    • Plan rigorous lessons, in alignment with schoolwide planning deadlines, and engage in lesson internalization practices to deliver high-quality instruction.
    • Design and implement assessments that are aligned with daily objectives.
    • Grade student material and provide students with feedback and support.
    • Use adopted high-quality instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity, including using data to inform cycles of reteach and reassessment, and in alignment with the academic vision of the school.
    • Use data to drive instruction, including analyzing student data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students' learning needs, providing students feedback and setting and monitoring progress towards goals.
  • School Culture Alignment
    • Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
    • Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time.
    • Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior.
    • Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom.
  • Additional Responsibilities
    • Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
    • Complete all specialized certification requirements to maintain compliance, including Multilingual Education (MLE) coursework, CDE literacy modules, ECE professional licensure, ESSA highly qualified status.
    • Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for students.
    • Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (required).
  • Spanish bilingual (preferred).
  • Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required).
  • At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required).
  • Ability to participate in specific, pre-planned and required events/activities as directed by the school, including but not limited to before or after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events (required).
  • A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required).
  • Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
  • Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary range of $60,015 - $80,020 per year, depending on experience. In addition to a comprehensive compensation package, KIPP Colorado provides excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, career trajectory opportunities, mental health care, technology and access, retirement planning, relocation reimbursement, additional pay, wellness reimbursement, voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance, voluntary long term disability insurance, voluntary short term disability insurance, optional basic life and AD&D insurance, and other benefits.

About KIPP

KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Contact Information

Please submit your application through the provided link.

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