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20-21 Elementary Co-Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP Texas Public Schools

20-21 Elementary Co-Teacher (Immediate)

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

    ·         Developing year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.

    ·         Using assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.

    ·         Embracing and incorporating feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

      RESPONSIBILITIES

    ·         Over the year, the Co- Techer’s primary responsibility is to assist the Lead Teacher in the planning and execution of lesson plans, and supporting students’ development and growth

    ·         Assists the Lead Teacher in developing yearlong scaffolded, standards-based unit plans and lesson plans.

    ·         Apply the 5-step lesson cycle in order to design effective and rigorous lesson plans with specific, measurable, and standards-based aims (or objectives)

    ·         Differentiates plans for individual students based on their unique learning profiles so that all students are engaged and challenged. 

    ·         With guidance from the Lead Teacher, designs formative and summative assessments that are aligned with daily “Aims” or objectives. 

    ·         Uses assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to target areas for improvement.

    ·         Other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher.   INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

    ·         Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.

    ·         Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules, expectations, and consequences so that students are focused on working hard and being nice.

    ·         Approaches practice with a sense of urgency maximizing every minute.

    ·         Proactively communicates with families about academic progress and behavior goals, with attention to social development.

    ·         Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.   CONSTANT LEARNING

    ·         Collaborates with Lead Teacher, Content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.

    ·         Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods, and works relentlessly to meet individual professional development goals.

    ·         Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.

    ·         Assumes responsibility for student achievement.

    ·         Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement.

    ·         Actively participates in professional development, faculty meetings before or after school, as well as grade level, department, and trip meetings.     ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL SUPPORT

    ·         Coordinates and leads field lessons both in and out of state to extend student learning.

    ·         Assists with both student and staff recruitment.

    ·         Support, engage and/or maintains quality in a student club, extracurricular activities or organizations.

    ·         Be available by school provided cell phone for homework help and emergencies outside of regular school hours.

    ·         Participate in the daily functioning of the school – morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.

    • Participates actively in developing individualized learning plans for students, parent meetings and conferences.
     
    
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ·        Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.

    ·        Two years of work experience with students preferred.

    ·        Minimum 60 college hours.

    • Experience will be taken into consideration.

    Additional Information

    In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 health insurance 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.