Key responsibilities of a High School Teacher at KIPP include, but are not limited to, the following:
Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge
- Craft, internalize, and implement high-quality, challenging, and engaging lesson plans using provided curriculum resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Review student data individually and with department or grade-level teams to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessons.
- Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
Care of Students & Classroom Culture
- Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students
- Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices
- Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families
- Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
Team Support
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings.
- Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
- Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
- Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.