Junior/Senior Seminar Teacher

KIPP Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior/Senior Seminar teacher will support students in the drive towards academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP KC in meeting charter and One KIPP goals. This teacher is also responsible for communicating and tracking the knowledge and skills that lead to post secondary success. Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and families, working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. As a Literacy Teacher Assistant, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. You are deeply committed to educational equity, building relationships with students and families so they are safe, seen, heard, and loved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Commitment to KIPP Kansas City’s mission and values, including a deep belief in the potential of all students.
Ability to implement academic vision and aligned priorities, develop strategic plans, and empower others to achieve them
Successfully implemented One KIPP programs and improved student outcomes in a high school setting.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Support in KIPP Middle School to KIPP High School Matriculation
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop or internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs
Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties
Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences
Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines
Foster a positive school culture that supports student learning and staff development.
Engage families and community members in the education process, enhancing the school's impact on students and the community.
Maintain a rigorous, connection-based environment that mirrors the expectations of higher education.
Leverage school-wide systems to develop a positive learning culture and address breaches to culture through restorative practices and clear expectations.
Collaborate with the Regional KIPP Forward Team and other key stakeholders to set clear goals for school performance and student achievement.
Monitor and report on school performance, implementing strategies for improvement and growth.
Foster a supportive and inclusive culture within the classroom
Provide small-group career and postsecondary counseling in pull-out within classroom setting or other structures to explore career options based on an interest and aptitude assessment; complete individualized in-depth career plans; set up career-exposure learning opportunities, where possible
Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with students and families regularly regarding students’ growth and progress
Attend IEP exit meetings for all seniors, providing insight into each student’s transition plan and postsecondary goals
Where available, participate in grade-level meetings and instructional professional development with other 12th grade faculty and staff
Ensure the effective operation of the high school, including resource allocation, staff management, and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Support the school’s "Future-Ready" vision by embedding MVAs into the core curriculum across all pathways (Work Experiences, Dual Credit, IRCs, and Entrepreneurial Experiences, Capstone Projects).
Ensure RWL data is accurately tracked and reported for the One KIPP standards of the Missouri School Improvement Plan.
Teach DESE required financial literacy course and other required KIPP One curriculum
Ensure the effective operation of the high school, including RWL field experiences and college tours
Teach and guide all 11th and 12th grade students on the postsecondary admissions process (wish list, application, personal statements, letters of recommendations, transcript submission, financial aid, matriculation, etc.) through classroom instruction and regular one-on-one counseling sessions, focusing on strong and strategic postsecondary institutional match and plans
Assist students in planning and implementing their “passion and purpose” college and career plans through their senior year, with postsecondary education as a critical input
Support the postsecondary team with family engagement workshops focused on college and CTE program admissions, financial aid, career preparation, etc.
Keep students and families apprised of institution and program admissions requirements and monitor eligibility
Keep students and families informed of deadlines and resources to support them with the completion of key application, financial aid, and scholarship processes
Assist families with completion of FAFSA and other financial aid applications
Create access to college and career resources and opportunities available to support historically underrepresented populations
In partnership with the high school team, support SAT/ACT and all standardized test registration, completion, score-reporting, and improving student testing outcomes
Participate in Match Matters Monthly Meetings as directed by the KIPP Forward Team
Help to implement KIPP Forward special programming including back-to-school nights, college workshops, fairs and visits, financial aid nights, career-exploration activities, wish list approval nights, college and career-focused staff professional development, etc.