Teacher - High School Spanish (Immediate)

KIPP • Houston, TX

409d • $15,000 - $32,000

About The Position

As a Teacher at KIPP Texas Public Schools, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional instruction and assessing student growth. This position requires a commitment to academic excellence and cultural support, ensuring that all students have the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths. You will collaborate with colleagues, develop individualized learning plans, and engage with families to foster a supportive educational environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable.
• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable.
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students' learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote all students' academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
• 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 daily school functions such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Life insurance and disability plans.
• Teacher Career Pathway (TCP) with up to $15,000 in additional annual compensation.
• TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district allowing eligible teachers to earn up to an additional $32,000 a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees