Special Education Interventionist - New York, United States - KIPP Foundation

KIPP Foundation
KIPP Foundation
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New York, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description
Full-time

  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Start Date: Next year opening
  • Department: Teacher

Company Description:


About KIPP:


KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world.

In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose.

KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1, % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow


Duties & Responsibilities:


KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future.


General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Lead small-group instruction for grades K-
  • Teaching a rigorous academic curriculum which combines the school's standards and the New York State standards.
  • Teaching students in a highquality, exciting way.
  • Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers.
  • Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues.
  • Providing individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance.
  • Modeling a "whatever it takes" spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
  • Modeling the school's values in all communications with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications:


  • Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
  • At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred
  • New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • A passion for being part of a teamoriented, missiondriven school culture
  • A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
  • Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students from the communities KIPP NYC serves

Additional Information:

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
  • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
  • Bright Horizon Backup Child and Elder care.
  • Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
  • Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
  • This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee._
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  • KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization._
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  • KIPP NYC LLC is an antiracist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply._
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  • KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment._
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