High School Teacher (26-27 SY)

High School Teacher (26-27 SY)

Job Summary

Teachers at KIPP DC lead classrooms that are academically rigorous identity-affirming and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. As a High School Teacher at KIPP DC Public Schools you will plan and deliver high-quality instruction build a strong and affirming classroom culture and work closely with your team to support student learning and well-being.

As one of the highest performing public school systems in Washington DC KIPP DC believes that all students have the right to joyful challenging and culturally responsive learning experiences. Teachers are core to that work. The starting salary for teachers is $65500 and increases with relevant years of Lead Teacher experience and graduate-level education as outlined in our instructional salary scale. Compensation is determined by the scale and is non-negotiable.

Teachers may be content-specialized (for example English math science social studies or specialty electives).

About KIPP DC

For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community

About the Team

High School includes two schools in Washington DC serving grades 9-12. Our teachers leaders and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous culturally responsive and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging joyful and identity-affirming and we support teachers through coaching collaborative planning structures and dedicated development time.

About the Role

As a Lead Teacher you will :

• Teach engaging standards-aligned lessons informed by student data.
• Build an inclusive identity-affirming classroom culture where all students feel a sense of belonging.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to plan instruction analyze data and respond to student needs.
• Communicate consistently and proactively with families.
• Contribute to schoolwide culture and community
• Work collaboratively with peers and grow their leadership through opportunities like grade-level chair fellowships or school leadership development cohorts.

If applicable you may also mentor a Capital Teaching Resident by modeling excellent instruction gradually releasing classroom responsibilities and participating in weekly coaching and feedback.

Secondary roles (middle and high school) include content-specific instruction in courses such as ELA math science social studies and electives.

Special Education Teachers collaborate with general education teachers and service providers to deliver instruction and services aligned to IEP goals in inclusive and pull-out settings.

Location and Type of Work

Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)

This is an in-person school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction provide student support collaborate with teammates and engage with families.

Teachers are responsible for classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8 : 00 am to 3 : 30 pm). Teacher work hours are typically 7 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm two days per week and 7 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm three days per week to allow for duties collaboration and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Mission Alignment Relationships and Culture- 30%

Instructional Planning & Content Delivery- 40%

Professional Collaboration Development and Feedback- 20%

Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations- 10%

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Teaching experience here refers to serving as the teacher of record / lead instructor responsible for instruction and progress of an assigned class or section. It does not include paraprofessional work substitute-only experience internships without lead teaching responsibility or daycare-only experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Core Competencies :

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence :

Benefits & Compensation KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package :

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

Please Note : If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 65500 - 98880