Specials Lead Teacher - High School (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Albany, NY

9d•$56,000 - $76,669•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a Specials Lead Teacher for High School (26-27 SY) to join their network of high-performing public charter schools. The organization is dedicated to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Serving over 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region believes in nurturing the unique gifts of every individual. They are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice and expect all stakeholders to participate in this work. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing curriculum, fostering school culture, and ensuring student success in grades 9-12, specifically in Theater and Health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required
Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification, required
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Must be willing and able to take a Criminal History Background

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy
Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
Performs other duties as assigned