Elementary School Intervention Teacher

KIPP Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Group term life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is seeking an Intervention Specialist to support students with disabilities within our rigorous, joyful learning environment in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on implementing IEP-aligned programming, coordinating RTI, and tracking student progress in collaboration with teachers and families.

The position emphasizes effective documentation, strong communication, and a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students in a fast-paced school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Ability to obtain Ohio Substitute Teaching License with Education Degree Unlimited designation prior to employment.
• Minimum of one year of lead teaching experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to go above and beyond for students.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of educational programming for students with disabilities in alignment with IEPs.
• Provide intervention services through RTI processes.
• Regularly assess student work and track achievement data.
• Collaborate with lead teachers and staff to interpret student abilities and adjust interventions.
• Communicate with parents and teachers about student needs.
• Assist Director of Student Services with documentation, progress monitoring, and reporting per policy.
• Build relationships with families to support student success.
• Create a positive and joyful classroom climate.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Ohio Substitute Teaching License (Education Degree Unlimited)

Job description

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,500 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

Job Description

• Support the implementation of educational programming for students with disabilities in alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide intervention services to all students through participation in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process
• Regularly assess student work and track student achievement data to improve student academic performance
• Work cooperatively with lead classroom teachers and other staff, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignments
• Collaborate regularly with parents and teachers regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students
• Work closely with the Director of Student Services and licensed Intervention Specialists to support student documentation, progress monitoring, and required reporting in accordance with state and local policies and procedures.
• Build authentic relationships with families to partner in ensuring the academic success of each student
• Use effective strategies to create a positive and joyful classroom climate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, an Ohio Substitute Teaching License with the Education Degree Unlimited designation is required.
• Minimum of one year of lead teaching experience
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.
• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.
• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary, which can be found here, and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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