26-27 Middle School Reading Lab Teacher (5-8)

KIPP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a Reading Lab Teacher for grades 5–8 to provide targeted support beyond core ELA instruction. You will run the reading lab block, deliver whole group and small group instruction, and monitor student progress.

You will collaborate with teams, track progress, and adapt lessons to diverse learners. Strong assessment and communication with families are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Florida teaching certification or eligibility for Florida Middle Grades English 5-9.
• Florida Reading Endorsement or coursework in progress.
• At least one year of teaching experience with demonstrated high achievement.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment and collaborate with teaching teams.
• Pull student groups, track academic progress, and ensure access to blended learning materials.
• Prepare and deliver lessons that reflect best practices and accommodate individual differences.
• Run a classroom of students during the specials block, covering all middle‑school grades.
• Provide enrichment and intervention instruction to diverse learners.
• Facilitate use of instructional technology platforms and monitor reading growth goals.
• Assess student learning through observations and performance tasks.
• Give frequent feedback to students, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & progress monitoring

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Middle Grades English 5-9 certification eligibility

Florida Reading Endorsement

Background check

Job description

26-27 Middle School Reading Lab Teacher (5-8)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Immediate opening
• Department: Teacher

Position Overview: The Reading Lab Teacher focuses on providing additional support to fifth through eighth grade students beyond core ELA instruction. The role includes running the special reading lab block, delivering whole group and small group instruction, and monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment and collaborate with teaching teams.
• Pull student groups, track academic progress, and ensure access to blended learning materials.
• Prepare and deliver lessons that reflect best practices and accommodate individual differences.
• Run a classroom of students during the specials block, covering all middle‑school grades.
• Provide enrichment and intervention instruction to diverse learners.
• Facilitate use of instructional technology platforms and monitor reading‑growth goals.
• Assess student learning through observations, authentic performance tasks, and formal methods.
• Give frequent feedback to students, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification in Middle Grades English 5-9.
• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress).
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with demonstrated high achievement.
• Pass a background check, as required by law.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Reading Endorsement or coursework in progress.
• Two or more years of elementary or middle school ELA teaching experience, or small‑group instruction experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher: $50,000.
• Individual health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to equal treatment for all applicants. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.