Math Teacher

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Colorado is seeking an instructional leader to drive student outcomes with rigorous, culturally sustaining instruction. Plan, implement, and assess standards-based lessons while meeting ESSA criteria and collaborating with special education staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and strong communication. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred. Will participate in before/after hours events and contribute to school-wide initiatives and family outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to meet ESSA criteria.
• Ability to participate in before-school, after-school, evening and weekend events.
• Commitment to KIPP's mission and youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solving and teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and passionate approach to work.
• Commitment to academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction and drive student outcomes and an exceptional student experience.
• Develop rigorous, engaging, culturally sustaining instruction.
• Plan instruction, organize learning activities, grade equitably and consistently.
• Implement accommodations for IEPs, BIPs, 504 Plans, MTSS interventions.
• Create culturally responsive classroom community and uphold expectations.
• Communicate about progress and respond to families.
• Support campus-wide operations and duty coverage.
• Develop standards-based unit plans and assessments aligned with objectives.
• Grade student work and provide feedback and support.
• Analyze data to adjust instructional plans and monitor progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with special education staff to implement student plans.
• Attend school functions and district events.
• Participate in professional development and team meetings.
• Assist with recruitment and engagement activities.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Experience

Culturally Responsive Instruction

Data Analysis for Instruction

Strong Communication Skills

Spanish bilingual ability (preferred)

Teamwork

Proactive Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors or higher

MLE coursework

CDE literacy modules

ECE professional licensure

ESSA Highly Qualified Status

Tools

Data Tracking Systems

Instructional Materials

Curriculum Implementation

Job description

• Serve as the instructional leader of the classroom and drive student outcomes and an exceptional student experience
• Develop rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level, and culturally sustaining instruction
• Plan instruction, organize learning activities, internalize lessons, and grade equitably and consistently
• Implement accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions
• Create and cultivate a culturally responsive classroom community
• Uphold school-wide expectations and manage Tier 1 behaviors
• Contact families proactively and responsively; communicate about academic progress and behavior
• Support campus-wide operations through arrival, dismissal, lunch, hallway, bathroom, transition, and absence-coverage duties
• Develop standards-based unit plans, scope and sequences, weekly plans, and daily lesson plans
• Design and implement assessments aligned with daily objectives
• Grade student work and provide feedback and support
• Use adopted instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity
• Analyze student data to adjust instructional plans, reteach, reassess, and monitor progress toward goals
• Collaborate with special services and special education staff to implement student plans and supports
• Establish relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
• Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
• Attend school functions, parent meetings, conferences, evening events, field trips, and community events
• Participate in professional development, grade-level and department meetings, coaching sessions, and school-wide initiatives
• Assist with student and staff recruitment and engagement, including events, home visits, and calls home
• Maintain accurate and timely records, grade books, and data tracking systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Ability and willingness to fulfill state and federal guidelines for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required)
• Ability to participate in required before-school, after-school, evening, and weekend events and activities
• Understanding of and commitment to KIPP and an Exceptional Student Experience
• Commitment to and experience with youth from various cultural and economic backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities
• Proactive problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork
• Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, passionate approach to work
• Resourcefulness and willingness to support school academic excellence
• Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor, self-confidence, and initiative
• Creativity and versatility in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and complete multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop productive relationships across functions and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado’s mission, RIDE commitments, values, and excellence
• Authorization to work in the United States; KIPP Colorado does not provide sponsorship
• Spanish bilingual ability preferred
• At least 2 years of teaching experience highly preferred but not required
• Completion of specialized certification requirements as applicable, including MLE coursework, CDE literacy modules, ECE professional licensure, and ESSA highly qualified status

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing culturally responsive instruction, managing diverse classroom environments, and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance student outcomes. Strong commitment to KIPP's mission and ability to engage with families and communities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Experience
• Culturally Responsive Instruction
• Data Analysis for Instruction
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Instructional Planning
• Assessment Design
• IEP Implementation
• Standards-Based Unit Planning
• Behavior Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Creativity

Certifications & Qualifications

• CDE Literacy Modules
• ECE Professional Licensure
• ESSA Highly Qualified Status

Industry Keywords

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• KIPP
• Culturally Sustaining Instruction
• MTSS Interventions
• BIPs

Tools & Technologies

• Data Tracking Systems
• Instructional Materials
• Curriculum Implementation