Kipp Inc
[IMMEDIATE, SY 24-25] Diverse Learner Teacher (PEL + LBS-1)
Kipp Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
[IMMEDIATE, SY 24-25] Diverse Learner Teacher (PEL + LBS-1)
Full-timeStart Date: Next year openingDepartment: TeacherAt KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program.At KIPP Chicago, Diverse Learners Teachers usually serve caseloads of high-incidence, cross-categorical students through pushing-in to content classrooms and pulling small groups of students out to a resource room. DL Teachers are needed across our 8 schools, both our elementary schools and our middle schools, across all grade levels K - 8. Usually, DL teachers instruct caseloads of students from one to three grade levels.KIPP Chicago Schools’ students perform beyond statistical expectations in part because our teachers are exceptional. They have a “whatever it takes” attitude toward their role in students’ success. Expectations specific to the Diverse Learners Teacher role are:IEP TasksWrite initial, annual and tri-annual IEPs using Chicago Public School’s IEP systemInform general education teachers of IEP goals as necessaryMonitor and support implementation of goals and objectives in general education classroomsProvide and/or support modifications and accommodations as needed in general education classroomsKeep IEPs updated as to the achievement of goals and objectives at the end of every quarterIssue quarterly progress reports on IEP goals for students & familiesSchedule, coordinate, and chair the annual IEP meetings in collaboration with families, appropriate clinicians and general education staffMaintain a portfolio of student work samples, anecdotal data, and classroom observationsEncourage parent partnerships and maintain positive communication with families regarding student progressWork with the Principal, Assistant Principal and general education teachers to ensure all students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications during formal and informal assessmentsCase Management TasksAssume responsibility for case compliance and student academic progressMaintain special education fileEnsure all evaluation recommendations are followed up and completedWork with clinicians to ensure related services are being deliveredProvide input on clinicians’ performance evaluations as appropriate and necessaryOur
expectations
for teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:A belief that all students can and will be successful at our schoolsPractice a growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including seeking help and engaging in self-reflection in order to constantly refine one’s own teachingA commitment to pursuing anti-racism in our schools and work togetherDependable attendance according to our extended school year and extended school dayCommunicate frequently and consistently with students and families, including after school via phone, regarding academics, behavior, logistics, and homework helpUse best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environmentSet specific, ambitious growth targets for all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet themUse best practices to backwards plan weekly and daily instruction that is tightly aligned to prescribed unit objectives and student needs as demonstrated by assessment dataAssess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units and analyze and share assessment data through school-wide systemsUse best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous for all studentsCollaborate throughout each day with grade level and content teams, sharing responsibility for all students at all timesKIPP Chicago Schools teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures -- academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical -- designed to permit teachers to do their best work.Our
supports
for teachers’ work include, but are not limited to the following:A recent model of Mac laptop computerA stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usageSchool-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practicesPrincipals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and dayOne-on-one meetings with a principal and/or assistant principal once per week to discuss student progress and the teacher’s developmentCollaboration with grade-level and content teamsTwo hours of time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instructionA daily prep period each dayFrequent in-building professional development from school leadershipA rigorous prepared curriculum in ELA, Math, and Science; prepared unit plans and unit assessments for Social StudiesIn-building technology supportHighly efficient and thoughtful scheduling, including for special events like field lessons or testing windowsA team of ambitious, talented staff, every single one committed to our important workThe qualifications for Diverse Learners Teacher are:Illinois teacher license with the endorsement Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS 1) or equivalent out-of-state license that will transfer to Illinois ( required )Two years’ prior success teaching in urban communities ( preferred )A cleared CPS Background check before first day of employmentCOMPENSATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilitiesCompetitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.Competitive retirement savings benefitsSTATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Full-timeStart Date: Next year openingDepartment: TeacherAt KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program.At KIPP Chicago, Diverse Learners Teachers usually serve caseloads of high-incidence, cross-categorical students through pushing-in to content classrooms and pulling small groups of students out to a resource room. DL Teachers are needed across our 8 schools, both our elementary schools and our middle schools, across all grade levels K - 8. Usually, DL teachers instruct caseloads of students from one to three grade levels.KIPP Chicago Schools’ students perform beyond statistical expectations in part because our teachers are exceptional. They have a “whatever it takes” attitude toward their role in students’ success. Expectations specific to the Diverse Learners Teacher role are:IEP TasksWrite initial, annual and tri-annual IEPs using Chicago Public School’s IEP systemInform general education teachers of IEP goals as necessaryMonitor and support implementation of goals and objectives in general education classroomsProvide and/or support modifications and accommodations as needed in general education classroomsKeep IEPs updated as to the achievement of goals and objectives at the end of every quarterIssue quarterly progress reports on IEP goals for students & familiesSchedule, coordinate, and chair the annual IEP meetings in collaboration with families, appropriate clinicians and general education staffMaintain a portfolio of student work samples, anecdotal data, and classroom observationsEncourage parent partnerships and maintain positive communication with families regarding student progressWork with the Principal, Assistant Principal and general education teachers to ensure all students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications during formal and informal assessmentsCase Management TasksAssume responsibility for case compliance and student academic progressMaintain special education fileEnsure all evaluation recommendations are followed up and completedWork with clinicians to ensure related services are being deliveredProvide input on clinicians’ performance evaluations as appropriate and necessaryOur
expectations
for teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:A belief that all students can and will be successful at our schoolsPractice a growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including seeking help and engaging in self-reflection in order to constantly refine one’s own teachingA commitment to pursuing anti-racism in our schools and work togetherDependable attendance according to our extended school year and extended school dayCommunicate frequently and consistently with students and families, including after school via phone, regarding academics, behavior, logistics, and homework helpUse best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environmentSet specific, ambitious growth targets for all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet themUse best practices to backwards plan weekly and daily instruction that is tightly aligned to prescribed unit objectives and student needs as demonstrated by assessment dataAssess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units and analyze and share assessment data through school-wide systemsUse best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous for all studentsCollaborate throughout each day with grade level and content teams, sharing responsibility for all students at all timesKIPP Chicago Schools teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures -- academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical -- designed to permit teachers to do their best work.Our
supports
for teachers’ work include, but are not limited to the following:A recent model of Mac laptop computerA stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usageSchool-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practicesPrincipals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and dayOne-on-one meetings with a principal and/or assistant principal once per week to discuss student progress and the teacher’s developmentCollaboration with grade-level and content teamsTwo hours of time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instructionA daily prep period each dayFrequent in-building professional development from school leadershipA rigorous prepared curriculum in ELA, Math, and Science; prepared unit plans and unit assessments for Social StudiesIn-building technology supportHighly efficient and thoughtful scheduling, including for special events like field lessons or testing windowsA team of ambitious, talented staff, every single one committed to our important workThe qualifications for Diverse Learners Teacher are:Illinois teacher license with the endorsement Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS 1) or equivalent out-of-state license that will transfer to Illinois ( required )Two years’ prior success teaching in urban communities ( preferred )A cleared CPS Background check before first day of employmentCOMPENSATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilitiesCompetitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.Competitive retirement savings benefitsSTATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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