Certified Dual Language Elementary Teacher (26-27)

KIPP • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Texas Public Schools is collecting applications on a rolling basis for current and potential future opportunities. There may not be an immediate vacancy, and candidates may not receive an update about next steps until a matching opportunity becomes available. The role supports KIPP Texas’s mission to help students develop the skills and confidence to pursue college, career, and beyond. Educators advocate for students and families and work to create classrooms rooted in academic success and joy.

The teacher develops and delivers standards-based instruction, uses assessment data to adapt plans, and collaborates with colleagues to maintain a rigorous learning environment. The role also includes building trusting relationships with students and families, communicating individualized learning plans, participating in school supervision and events, and meeting professional obligations. The position reports to a school site Monday through Friday in a typical school environment with frequent interruptions. Minimal travel may be required for meetings or professional learning; reliable transportation is needed to travel between campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Bilingual Education; applicants pursuing certification may apply, but required certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP Texas before the end of the first year of employment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the assigned core subject area.
• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas’s mission, students, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily in educationally underserved communities.
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Desire to continuously learn, improve effectiveness, and offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet students’ needs.
• Reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• Ability to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions virtually and in person within the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-long, Texas State standards-based unit and lesson plans that meet students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
• Incorporate feedback as part of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students and families.
• Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate them to families in meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions virtually and in person within the region.
• Travel between campuses as needed and attend meetings or professional learning at other school sites or regional offices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee-paid legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level