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 family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters.Duties and Essential Job Functions:1. Plan Instruction:Plan a program of study and specific lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the studentsCreate a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate2. Execute High Quality Instruction:Create a brave and belonging learning environment Set and maintain standards for classroom engagement Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the studentsEmploy a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices & student needsStrive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectivesAssist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct3. Assess Student Learning:Assess student learning through diagnostics, formative assessments, and summative assessmentsProvide students and parents with feedback regarding students’ learning Regularly re-assess the learning needs of every student for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standardsMaintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations; seek the assistance of Student Support Services, S3, as needed4. Maintain and improve professional competenceParticipate in all professional development opportunitiesActively participate in team meeting sand serve on staff committeesPlan and supervise a purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s), teaching fellow(s), and co-teachers(s), while coaching and supporting their professional growth5. Community Involvement and Parent Communication:Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members6. Perform other job-related duties as assigned
