SY 26/27 High School Spanish Teacher

KIPP Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

16h

About The Position

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools serving educationally underserved communities. The region educates approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade and works with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond. The posting describes an educator who delivers instruction, assesses student growth, and provides academic and cultural support. The educator works with students and families to build relationships grounded in trust and respect, supports educational equity, and contributes to school and team learning. The position overview refers to a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, while the job title identifies a High School Spanish Teacher.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
Active Missouri teaching license with required certification for the assigned subject and level.
Active Missouri teacher certification or an active teaching license that can be transferred to Missouri.
Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to foster an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders and build strong relationships within the KIPP KC community.
Relentless focus on results and commitment to teamwork.
Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities.
Demonstrated knowledge of the assigned core subject area.
Satisfactory outcome of a background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience teaching in elementary schools in urban communities.

Responsibilities

Provide modifications and accommodations as stated on students’ IEPs.
Write IEPs using appropriate student performance data for all students on the caseload.
Facilitate ARD meetings for students on the caseload.
Obtain present levels of performance from general education teachers and related service providers.
Plan and teach in deficit areas, including reading, writing, and math, and provide an optimal learning environment for students with special needs.
Support general education teachers with modifications and accommodations and ensure services are provided in the classroom.
Provide testing accommodations as needed in one-on-one or small-group settings.
Collaborate with general education teachers to determine strategies for serving students in general education settings.
Ensure IEP service minutes are met.
Document collaboration and consultative meetings.
Monitor student progress toward goals and objectives.
Document parent contact and service minutes in eSPED.
Document behavior and restraint in eSPED.
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, parent-teacher conferences, and other critical school events.
Develop individualized learning plans and communicate them to families in meetings and conferences.
Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and deadlines.
Perform other duties specified by school leadership teams.