Elementary School Intervention Teacher

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,500 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of educational programming for students with disabilities in alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).; Provide intervention services to all students through participation in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process; Regularly assess student work and track student achievement data to improve student academic performance; Work cooperatively with lead classroom teachers and other staff, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignments; Collaborate regularly with parents and teachers regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students; Work closely with the Director of Student Services and licensed Intervention Specialists to support student documentation, progress monitoring, and required reporting in accordance with state and local policies and procedures.; Build authentic relationships with families to partner in ensuring the academic success of each student; Use effective strategies to create a positive and joyful classroom climate

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, an Ohio Substitute Teaching License with the Education Degree Unlimited designation is required.; Minimum of one year of lead teaching experience; Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.; Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.; Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.; Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.; Excellent written and oral communication skills.; Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.; Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)