KIPP DC Jobs (4)

High School Math Teacher (Algebra II, Calculus, Finance)

• Full-time
• Department : Teacher
• Grade Level : High
• Subject : Math
• Start Date : Next year opening

Company Description

Join the KIPP Team & Family

KIPP is hiring a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with the unyielding belief that every child will succeed.

KIPP Oklahoma is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

We are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

KIPP Oklahoma currently educates over 1,000 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, the KIPP Oklahoma network consists of KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools (grades 5th 12th) and KIPP OKC Public Schools (grades PreK, Kindergarten and 5th 8th).

KIPP OKC Public Schools is growing one grade per year until they are a full PreK 8th grade program.

Mission :

Together with families and communities, we 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 just world.

Vision :

Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

We are a Team & Family

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy.

Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts.

It starts with respect for our teacher’s innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE TEACHING AT KIPP

You’ll Work With A Team That Lives Its Values

Weather in a school-based or campus support role, our team is dedicated to living our values. Together, we work in schools and communities, not classrooms.

We contribute to and are responsible for shared success. Like a family, we act with empathy and support one another to build strong relationships.

You’ll Be The Change

You’ll be part of a national network of 270 KIPP schools and 3 dedicated schools in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. We believe in the infinite potential of all people.

Our hope, drive, and optimism fuel our daily work and drive us toward achieving a more equitable and just world, starting with our KIPP scholars.

You’ll Be Valued

Our teachers are well compensated and have the tools, training, and technology to bring innovation to the classroom.

You’ll Never Stop Learning

The joy of teaching is that there’s always more to learn. We support our teachers from those in their 1st year to those in their 20th year with individualized coaching, professional learning communities, leadership development programs, and extensive resource-sharing.

You’ll Have Fun!

Whether at a family movie night, a staff professional development with an impromptu choir and dance, or a gratitude celebration, we create and celebrate joyful moments with our students, their families, and each other.

Job Description

Instructional Delivery and Assessment :

• Develop year-long Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all scholars’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all scholars ’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 scholars and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend school events such as staff meetings, open houses, back to school nights, parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, PTO events and various other school events.
• 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

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $60).
• Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP Tulsa before the end of the first year of employment.

Competencies :

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Tulsa mission, scholars, families, and community
• Strong record of helping children 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 Tulsa scholars.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits :

This is a Full-Time, 10-month teaching position.

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

Occupational Therapist

• Full-time
• Start Date : Next year opening
• Department : School-based Support

Company Description

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 9,800 students and supporting 5,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

Job Description

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy.

We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world.

We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice.

We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

You Should Apply If

You have previous experience as an Occupational Therapist providing support to children in grades K-8 in a school environment.

You are an excellent communicator who enjoys working with teachers, administration and other school staff. You are passionate about providing occupational therapy services to students in order to support their ability to access their educational program.

What You'll Do

• Appraise the occupational therapy needs of students to design and implement appropriate remediation, instructional plans and strategies.
• Analyze assessment results to drive and inform instruction and Individual Education Program development.
• Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine eligibility of students.
• Prepare thorough and accurate reports in a timely manner.
• Explain nature, purpose and results of assessment in an understandable manner to IEP team members.
• Assist teams in the development of IEPs that address physical and functional needs of students.
• Develop a variety of evidence-based instructional activities to meet the student’s individual occupational therapy goals / objectives.
• Provide services to ensure student achievement and progress towards IEP goals and adjust intervention strategies based on student performance.
• Monitor student progress and complete progress reports in accordance with federal, state, district and KIPP policies
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to support students in general education classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student’s core curriculum instructional needs.
• Consult with, train and model scaffolding strategies to special education and general education teachers, other KIPP personnel and parents to facilitate student physical development and achievement.
• Develop and implement training opportunities for classroom staff and parents on the role of occupational therapy, normal sensory motor development, and other topics as required.
• Monitor and evaluate equipment and assistive technology needs for students.
• Consult with community agencies, medical personnel, parents, and other professionals, and act as a liaison among these groups for children with physical disabilities.
• Keep attendance records, computerized IEP records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for KIPP, district and state reports and program accountability.
• Participate in KIPP as an active member of KIPP SoCal's special education team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You'll Be Qualified If You Have

• Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and a current license to practice Occupational Therapy through the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) required
• Experience providing occupational therapy services to children in school settings required
• Knowledge of federal and state special education law and best practices for special education.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
• Demonstrated success with students from educationally underserved areas.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies.
• Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done.
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP SoCal schools and our students.

Additional Information

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Support and care from fellow regional team members
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager

Working with Us Means the Following Perks

• Very compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package (refer to Group "E")
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and 10 days sick leave
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation / gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us.

You can find our contact information on our website, .Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

23-24 Social Worker + Signing Bonus

• Full-time
• Start Date : Next year opening
• Department : School-based Support

Company Description

Together, a Future Without Limits

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students.

For over 15 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Our schools are part of the New Orleans public school system and enrollment is open to all students. As part of the national Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of 242 schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, we are committed to partnering with students, families, and community to ensure that all children have the knowledge, skills and character they need to achieve their dreams while making the world a better place.

KIPP New Orleans strives to be an increasingly anti-racist organization, and we seek to intentionally uplift Black and Brown lives.

We value an inclusive environment and believe in providing programming that acknowledges racial injustices, biases and our own identities.

At KNOS, teachers, students, and families are united around the same goal : building academically excellent schools & creating unlimited opportunities for every student in New Orleans.

We believe that an excellent college-preparatory education will support students to be successful in the life path they choose.

Job Description

KIPP New Orleans is seeking a dynamic School Social Worker who will bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team.

School Social Workers are concerned with a student’s functioning in school especially when school adjustment difficulties, poor school attendance and / or social problems impede pupil educational advancement.

The School Social Worker might serve on the Schools RTI Team and as a member of the Pupil Appraisal Team. This includes but is not limited to conducting formal and informal assessments, communicating with parents, providing behavioral interventions and connecting families with community resources.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Serve as member of the in-school Student Support Services Team (SSS Team) for initial and re-evaluations.

Completes psychosocial histories as part of the student evaluation including a parent and student interview.

Completes classroom observations and teacher interviews in order to provide information on school performance and give impressions and recommendations for next steps.

Provides individual and group treatment as indicated on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and documents all clinical activity.

Writes annual IEP goals and notes monthly progress and advisory reports related to IEP goals

Documents efforts to reach non-responsive students and keeps monthly contact sheets.

Conducts functional behavioral assessments and creates behavior intervention plans (FBA / BIP) as needed for students.

Completes risk assessments for suicidal / homicidal ideation

Participates in annual IEP meetings and Manifestation Determination Hearings, as needed.

Participates on the RTI / MTSS Team and provides services and interventions as assigned including FBA / BIPs, individual counseling, parent interviews and psychosocial histories, community referrals, etc

Advises and collaborates with teachers, case managers, teams on students who exhibit behavior problems and / or failing grades.

Qualifications

Previous experience conducting formal and informal assessments, communicating with parents, providing behavioral interventions, and connecting families with community resources required

Experience working with students from a low income community highly preferred

Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker / BAS or Licensed Professional Counselor

Recognized as a School Social Work Specialist and certification as a Qualified School Social Worker and Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor by the Louisiana State Department of Education highly preferred

All employees hired after Friday, August 20, 2021 must be able to provide documentation that either the new-hire employee has received a COVID-19 vaccination or has requested and been granted reasonable accommodation from the KNOS Director of HR to be exempted from the requirements of this policy

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP New Orleans Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

• Healthcare (including vision, dental, and short-term disability) provided for employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% salary match
• On-going professional development opportunities : Mentor programs for new teachersSchool-based PD over the summer, including 3-5 regional PD days3-4 regional PD days during the year for all KIPP New Orleans teachersOngoing coaching and school-based PD throughout the year
• Generous time off : 90 PTO hours that equal 10 days a year29 holidays a year including Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break

Executive Assistant

• Full-time
• Start Date : Immediate opening
• Department : School-based Support

Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP Public Schools. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to supporting all students to reach their highest aspirations.

There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving more than 120,000students. Nationally, KIPP students have a 4X higher graduation rate than that of their peers.

KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-8 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Forward program which supports students through college, career, and beyond.

Job Description

The Executive Assistant provides executive support to the Principal. Reporting to the Principal, the Executive Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

The Executive Assistant organizes and coordinates executive outreach and supports special projects and initiatives. Additionally, the Executive Assistant coordinates logistics for Principal meetings and events.

The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

As a KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools' Executive Assistant your core responsibilities include :

Principal Support

• Support the Principal as a "gatekeeper", creating and supporting systems for direct access to the Principal’s time
• Work closely and effectively with the Principal to keep him / her well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
• Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting PPT presentations, acknowledgment letters, and personal correspondence
• Support Principal with internal communications, announcements, and updates
• Generally serve as the Principal’s liaison with external contacts managing and responding to routine communications
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Principal, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature while determining appropriate next steps
• Coordinate all logistics related to annual meetings and Quarterly Retreats, including location, materials, technology, and food
• Provide support for other projects and tasks as requested by the Principal
• Proactively develop systems to increase the organization and efficiency of the Principal
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Support

• Track, monitor, and follow up on projects and action items stemming from the Principal working closely with members of the Leadership Team to receive regular updates on outstanding items
• Coordinate preparation of, and submission of, meeting materials and documents necessary for effective and efficient collaboration
• Manage and maintain calendar and proactively identify potential conflicts and coordinate solutions
• Manage the Principal’s financial reports and reimbursement forms consistent with internal processes and deadlines
• Process invoices and payments for vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 5 years full-time related experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably in a non-profit organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and G-Suite (Docs, Sheets and Slides) required
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills with an ability to tailor communications appropriately to audiences
• Detail-oriented with an ability to work independently
• Effective time management with an ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Exceptional work ethic and flexibility to work long hours, when needed
• Professional, friendly, and adaptable personality that works well with others and is open to feedback
• High level of professional integrity and commitment to KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools’ mission

Additional Information

Compensation :

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental)
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)

Statement of Non-Discrimination :

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.