Physical Education Teacher at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

*This is for the 24/25 School Year start! 

About the KIPP Colorado Teacher Role: The Teacher is the instructional leader of their
classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional
student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by
developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that
prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities, and is aligned with our academic
program . The Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and
intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with
fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, ALPs, and
MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all our students .The
Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally
responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide
expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively.
Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active
presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty,
threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. This
is a full-time position and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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.
KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are
255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more
than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three
times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public
charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to
12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and
communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our
KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their
own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to
who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in
setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students
have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement,
belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning
based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role - 
Professional Responsibilities
● Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE)
commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
● Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
● Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and
guidelines
● Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure
student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its
proximity to students)
● Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager,
implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
● Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for
O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
● Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring
schedules
● Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite
(google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP
Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)
● Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
● Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
● Reflect on profes