High School Special Education Teacher — Impact & Growth

KIPP New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

NJ Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

School-issued laptop

Transportation benefits for Newark

Generous paid time off and summer

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability and accident insurance

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey in Newark seeks awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom, who love students, families, and the community they serve.

You will create, adapt and deliver lesson plans, use data to drive mastery, work with students, families and colleagues to support progress, and participate in meetings and school events. A traditional NJ teaching certification is required.

Qualifications

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• A track record of success in the classroom.
• Subject matter expertise.
• A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.
• A record of exceptional student achievement in a high-performing charter network.
• Belief that all students deserve world-class education through reform.

Responsibilities

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team.
• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills.
• Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress.
• Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques.
• Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives.
• Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans.
• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.
• Participate in school events, activities

Skills

Belief in student potential

Collaborative teaching

Data-driven instruction

Experience in high-performing charter

Education

NJ Teaching Certification

Job description

KIPP New Jersey in Newark seeks awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom, who love students, families, and the community they serve.

You will create, adapt and deliver lesson plans, use data to drive mastery, work with students, families and colleagues to support progress, and participate in meetings and school events. A traditional NJ teaching certification is required.