High School Math Teacher (25-26)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 53,100 - 64,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation and flexible PTO policies

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee assistance programs

Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas

457 Roth retirement plan option

Legal plans

LifeLock identity protection

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks passionate educators to join their team. As a Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of students by delivering exceptional instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with families and colleagues to ensure each student reaches their full potential. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative lesson plans and engage in continuous professional development. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and is committed to educational equity, where your contributions can make a significant impact on students' lives and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-long unit plans and lesson plans based on Texas State standards.
• Use assessment data to modify plans for promoting academic performance.

Skills

Instructional Delivery

Assessment Data Analysis

Collaboration

Student Engagement

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teacher Certificate

Job description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Job Description

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP TX Team and Family we embrace, honor, and celebrate the uniqueness of each of our little and big KIPPsters. We are committed to attracting and developing individuals who are grounded in the experiences of our families, as we know we are at our best when we center our students', families', and communities' realities. As a Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.

Role Responsibilities

As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

• Instructional Delivery and Assessment
  
  • 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 in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
  • Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
• Academic and Cultural Support
  
  • 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 the daily functions of the school 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00).
• A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment.
• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year
• 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.

Compensation And Benefits

The starting salary for this role is $59,000 with the opportunity to earn more based on experience at an accredited K-12 institution. As a full-time KIPP Texas employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans, including:

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

Additional Compensation Elements

The Teacher Career Pathway (TCP) at KIPP Texas celebrates individual teacher impact with students, peers, and the school community, and rewards this impact with up to $15,000 in additional annual compensation. KIPP Texas Public Schools is a TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district! Eligible and qualifying teachers can earn up to an additional $32,000 a year.

Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Education
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education