Coverage Specialist - Middle School Math

KIPP • Baltimore, MD

134d • $19

About The Position

The Coverage Specialist at KIPP Baltimore is responsible for accessing coverage plans on Google Classrooms and, when possible, meeting with teachers prior to covering their class to review the agenda. The role involves following school-wide expectations for management and behavior to maintain a safe and affirming student culture, delivering instruction as outlined by teacher plans, and collecting and saving student work to return to the absent teacher. Additionally, the Coverage Specialist will communicate with parents when necessary, support timely transitions by monitoring students in the hallways, and walking classes to and from lunch/recess. On days when the Coverage Specialist is not covering, they will observe in classrooms, attend planning and content meetings, plan with mentor teachers, monitor halls, support common spaces, and participate in arrival and dismissal duties. The position requires attendance at all professional development sessions during summer and summer school, beginning in August, as well as content and team meetings when instructed.

Requirements

• 30 college credits; Associate’s degree or experience equivalent
• Ability to create strong relationships with students and families
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Baltimore’s mission and growth
• Professional demeanor and strong self-confidence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Exceptionally organized
• High energy, empathetic, humble, and good sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Access coverage plans on Google Classrooms
• Meet with teachers prior to covering their class to review the agenda
• Follow school-wide expectations for management and behavior
• Deliver instruction as outlined by teacher plans
• Collect and save student work to return to the absent teacher
• Communicate with parents for positive and critical feedback
• Support timely transitions by monitoring students in the hallways
• Walk classes to and from lunch/recess
• Observe in classrooms on non-coverage days
• Attend planning meetings
• Attend content meetings
• Plan with mentor teachers
• Monitor halls and support common spaces
• Support lunch/recess and arrival/dismissal
• Attend all professional development sessions during summer and summer school
• Attend content and team meetings when instructed
• Participate in arrival and dismissal duty

Benefits

• Compensation is $19.53/hour
• Full benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees