Coverage Specialist - Elementary and Middle School (to build a candidate pool)

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a Coverage Specialist to support daily classroom coverage and ensure instructional continuity. You will access plans in Google Classrooms, meet with teachers to review agendas, deliver instruction, and save student work for absent teachers.

You will communicate with parents as needed, monitor hallways, assist with transitions, attend planning and content meetings, and participate in summer professional development to stay aligned with school expectations and student

Qualifications

• Must have at least 30 college credits or an associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong relationships with students and families are essential.
• Demonstrates integrity and alignment with KIPP Baltimore’s mission.
• Professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a dynamic school environment.
• Strong judgment and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Exceptionally organized with effective time management.
• High energy, empathy, humility, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Access coverage plans on Google Classrooms and review agendas with teachers.
• Deliver instruction as outlined by teacher plans; save and return student work to absent teachers.
• Communicate with parents when necessary for feedback; support transitions in hallways and during lunch/recess.
• Observe classrooms, attend planning and content meetings, and plan with mentor teachers.
• Monitor halls, support common spaces, and assist with arrival/dismissal duties.
• Participate in summer PD sessions and attend content and team meetings as instructed.

Skills

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Integrity

Professional demeanor

Flexibility & adaptability

Judgement & decision making

Organization

High energy & empathy

Education

30 college credits; Associate’s degree or experience equivalent

Job description

• Access coverage plans on Google Classrooms
• When possible, meet with teachers prior to covering their class to review the agenda
• Follow school wide expectations for management and behavior to maintain a safe and affirming student culture.
• Deliver instruction, as outlined by teacher plans
• Collect and save student work to return to the absent teacher
• Communicate with parents when necessary, for positive and critical feedback
• Support timely transitions by monitoring students in the hallways and walking classes to and from lunch/recess
• On days when the Coverage Specialist is not covering:
• Observe in Classrooms
• Attend planning meetings
• Attend content meetings
• Plan with mentor teachers
• Monitor halls; support common spaces, support lunch/recess and arrival/dismissal
• Attend all Professional Development sessions during summer and summer school, beginning in August
• Attend Content and Team Meetings, when instructed
• Participate in Arrival and Dismissal Duty
  

Job Description

• Access coverage plans on Google Classrooms
• When possible, meet with teachers prior to covering their class to review the agenda
• Follow school wide expectations for management and behavior to maintain a safe and affirming student culture.
• Deliver instruction, as outlined by teacher plans
• Collect and save student work to return to the absent teacher
• Communicate with parents when necessary, for positive and critical feedback
• Support timely transitions by monitoring students in the hallways and walking classes to and from lunch/recess

• On days when the Coverage Specialist is not covering:
  • Observe in Classrooms
  • Attend planning meetings
  • Attend content meetings
  • Plan with mentor teachers
• Monitor halls; support common spaces, support lunch/recess and arrival/dismissal
• Attend all Professional Development sessions during summer and summer school, beginning in August
• Attend Content and Team Meetings, when instructed
• Participate in Arrival and Dismissal Duty
  

Qualifications

• 30 college credits; Associate’s degree or experience equivalent
• Ability to create strong relationships with students and families
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Baltimore’s mission and growth
• Professional demeanor, strong self-confidence
• Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to be flexible and adaptive
• Strong judgment and decision-maker
• Exceptionally organized
• High energy, empathetic, humble, good sense of humor
  

Additional Information

Compensation is $19.53/hour with a full benefits package.

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff. KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.