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1/1/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
11/29/2023
Talent Team
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Pay dependent on experience
Dependent on Experience
12 months + beyond
Full Time
About the Employer About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. 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 student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity. Job Summary Job Summary Position Summary Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community. Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices. Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)
About KIPP Bay Area Schools
KIPP is a national network of 200 college-preparatory public charter schools with a 20-year track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and in life.
There are currently 11 schools in the Bay Area serving 4,700 students. These innovative, college-prep public schools are located in underserved neighborhoods of Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City. Our newest elementary school will open in East Palo Alto, CA in the Fall of 2017.
Position Overview
The Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) is responsible for co-leading the Specialized Teaching Program. The vision for the Specialized Teaching Program (STP) is to enable students on the autism spectrum or with other significant challenges in academics, communication, socialization and/or behavior participate in meaningful academic experiences in the general education and special education setting.
Core pillars of our STP program:
The Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) will co-lead the STP program, with the following in mind:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Individual Education Program process
Training/Consultation
Interpersonal and Agency Relations / Communications
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Desired Characteristics
Compensation
We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
How to Apply
To officially submit an application, do so by clicking apply at the top of this page: http://kippcareers.force.com/JobDetail?id=a0X0W000008YgRk
Questions? Email Ale Ceja at teach@kippbayarea.org.
KIPP Bay Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.
Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community
Education:
Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
Hold a valid teaching credential in Special Education, or
Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or
Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit
Knowledge/skills required:
Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
Possess strong content area knowledge
Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class; and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) as needed in pandemic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community
Education:
Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
Hold a valid teaching credential in Special Education, or
Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or
Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit
Knowledge/skills required:
Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
Possess strong content area knowledge
Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class; and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) as needed in pandemic environment.
Comments and Other Information How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org Comments and Other Information How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org
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