Junior/Senior Seminar Teacher

Company Description

About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools:

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

Position Overview:

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and families, working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. As a Literacy Teacher Assistant, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. You are deeply committed to educational equity, building relationships with students and families so they are safe, seen, heard, and loved.

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Junior/Senior Seminar teacher  will support students in the drive towards academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP KC in meeting charter and One KIPP goals. This teacher is also responsible for communicating and tracking the knowledge  and skills that  lead  to post secondary success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructional Delivery and Assessment

  • Develop or internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs

  • Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance

  • Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement

  • Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems

• Academic and Cultural Support

  • Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

  • Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor

  • Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect

  • Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties

  • Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences

  • Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines

• School Culture & Engagement

  • Foster a positive school culture that supports student learning and staff development.

  • Engage families and community members in the education process, enhancing the school's impact on students and the community.

  • College-Going Environment: Maintain a rigorous, connection-based environment that mirrors the expectations of higher education.

  • Behavioral Systems: Leverage school-wide systems to develop a positive learning culture and address breaches to culture through restorative practices and clear expectations.

• Strategic Planning & Instruction

  • Collaborate with the Regional KIPP Forward Team cal and other key stakeholders to set clear goals for school performance and student achievement.

  • Monitor and report on school performance, implementing strategies for improvement and growth.

  • Foster a supportive and inclusive culture within the classroom

  •  Provide small-group career and postsecondary counseling in pull-out within classroom setting or other structures to explore career options based on an interest and aptitude assessment; complete individualized in-depth career plans; set up career-exposure learning opportunities, where possible

  • Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with students and families regularly regarding students’ growth and progress

  •  Attend IEP exit meetings for all seniors, providing insight in