1st Grade ELA E Teacher at KSPE

KIPP Colorado•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. The role advances KIPP Colorado’s educational mission by developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level, culturally sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities and aligns with the academic program. Teachers plan instruction, organize learning activities, internalize and prepare for lessons, grade equitably and consistently, and implement accommodations and modifications in students’ IEPs, BIPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions. The Teacher creates and cultivates a culturally responsive, warm-demanding classroom community; upholds school-wide expectations; manages tier 1 behaviors; and communicates proactively and responsively with families. Teachers also support campus-wide operations through daily duties such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, transition, hallway, and bathroom supervision, as well as coverage for staff absences. This is a 10-month academic position, exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, reporting to a member of the school leadership team. KIPP Colorado is a network of six free, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from ECE through 12th grade. The organization works with students, families, educators, and communities to support students in pursuing a choice-filled future. Its stated core values are excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy, and courage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Ability and willingness to fulfill state and federal guidelines for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria.
Ability to participate in specific required, pre-planned events and activities, including before- or after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events.
Understanding of KIPP and commitment to providing an exceptional student experience.
Commitment to and experience working with youth from varied cultural and economic backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities in an entrepreneurial environment.
Proactive problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork.
Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, passionate approach to work.
Resourcefulness and willingness to take on varied tasks to help the school achieve academic excellence.
Strong communication, feedback, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Professional demeanor, self-confidence, and initiative.
Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop productive relationships with stakeholders across teams and organizations.
Commitment to KIPP Colorado’s mission, RIDE commitments, values, and excellence.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability.
At least two years of teaching experience; highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop standards-based instructional plans, including unit plans, scope and sequences, weekly plans, and daily lesson plans.
Plan rigorous lessons by school-wide deadlines and internalize lessons to deliver high-quality instruction.
Design and implement assessments aligned with daily learning objectives.
Grade student work and provide feedback and support.
Use adopted instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity, using data to guide reteaching and reassessment.
Analyze student data to adjust short- and long-term plans, provide feedback, and set and monitor student goals.
Implement students’ IEPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, BIPs, and MTSS interventions, including accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring.
Establish and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students and families.
Set high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior; establish and reinforce rules and consequences.
Maintain an active presence and supervise students to support safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
Participate in coaching, professional development, grade-level and department meetings, and school-wide and organization-wide initiatives.
Collaborate with colleagues, seek feedback, and contribute solutions-oriented feedback to improve student outcomes and experiences.
Meet professional obligations, deadlines, schedules, attendance expectations, and preparation requirements.
Use professional tools including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
Assist with student and staff recruitment and engagement, including events, home visits, and calls home.
Travel to other KIPP campuses, the Home Office, or professional development events as required.
Complete specialized certification requirements, including applicable MLE coursework, CDE literacy modules, ECE licensure, and ESSA highly qualified status.
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and special education teachers to implement student plans, safety plans, accommodations, modifications, and language support.
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data.
Attend designated school functions, which may occur outside school hours, including family events, conferences, and community events.
Communicate regularly with families about students’ academic progress and behavior, including through home visits, school events, and phone calls.
Perform operational support duties such as bus, breakfast, lunch, dismissal, hallway, and bathroom duty, and chaperone field trips.
Maintain accurate and timely records, grade books, and data tracking systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary from $60,915, commensurate with experience, with no cap on credited years of experience.
KIPP Colorado pays 100% of the employee-only monthly healthcare premium, with options for family coverage through United Healthcare.
More than six weeks of annual vacation and paid time off; eligible employees may receive up to eight PTO days based on hire date.
Summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position.
After the first year, access to parental and medical leave, including six weeks paid and six weeks unpaid.
Weekly coaching and opportunities to advance or grow a career across schools.
Immediate and ongoing mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.
Laptop provided.
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401(k) option.
Relocation reimbursement when applicable.
Potential stipend opportunities at most schools.
Wellness reimbursement.
Voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
Voluntary long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.