Biology Teacher High School (25-26)

Description

Position Summary

• Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning intentional curriculum design and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful inclusive classroom community.

• Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the schools Leadership Team including their Instructional Coach to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.

• Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people educators and leaders. As a community we regularly analyze our school systems academics culture data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community

Education:

• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
• Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject or
• Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit)

Knowledge/skills required:

• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
• Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Possess strong content area knowledge
• Strong skills building relationships with students families and communities
• Communicate well with students families and colleagues
• Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom Hangout Docs Sheets Slides etc.)
• Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom Nearpod)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Daily lesson planning and long term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPPs academic vision and goals.
• Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive warm inclusive rigorous and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
• Communicate regularly with staff students families and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
• Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
• Update student records regularly including attendance grades behavior data etc.

Physical Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead.

Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives work with interruptions concentrate for long periods of time read calculate perform routine math problems memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPPs health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC CDE and public health agencies recommendations.

Classification

This is a full-time exempt position on a school year calendar cycle located at our school sites.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

We value the dedication hard work and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development coaching and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students

Our student community consists of over 7000 elementary middle and high school students in East Palo Alto Oakland San Francisco San Lorenzo San Jose and Redwood City and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch 23% are multilingual learners and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students diversity

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your familys well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate to offer competitive salaries. Our salary step scale for this position type is reflected here:

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.

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