Qualifications
EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Prior experience as a highly effective teacher
- Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- VALID TEXAS TEACHING CERTIFICATE WITH REQUIRED CERTIFICATION FOR SUBJECT AND LEVEL ASSIGNED; SPECIAL EDUCATION EC-12 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
SKILLS:
- Ability to establish rapport with families and children
- Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
- Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
- Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development and a passion for working with underserved student populations and their families
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
- Possession of a belief in inquiry-based learning and constructivist methods
- Possession of a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to assure that every student gets to and through college
- Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of KIPP Houston
- Motivation to grow as an educational professional
- Desire to implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment that is cutting-edge based on educational research
- Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community focused on action research within the school and the classroom
- Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential
Additional Information
LOCATION:
Dallas, TX
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.