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Middle School Teacher

School Name: KIPP Ascend Charter School

Brief Description:

KIPP Ascend is looking for middle school (grades 5-8) teachers in all subject areas.

School website: www.kippascend.org

Full Description:

The responsibilities for KIPP Ascend Charter School teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:

• implement a standards-based, college preparatory curriculum in a specific subject
• write and implement quality, well-planned, engaging lessons
• use student achievement data to improve student academic performance and behavior
• proactively manage student behavior using consistent school-wide systems
• build positive and lasting relationships with students and families
• field phone calls (during agreed upon hours) from students who need help
• maintain consistent communication with students' families regarding academics and behavior
• collaborate with other educators on Grade Level and Department Teams
• participate actively in faculty meetings and professional development
• seek to constantly refine one's instructional and management techniques
• meet frequently with Principal and/or Deans to discuss student progress and programmatic feedback
• conduct home visits for Commitment to Excellence signings and as needed throughout the year
• perform morning, breakfast, lunch and/or dismissal duties as assigned
• plan and travel with students on field lessons, both local and out-of-state
• assist with the supervision of 4-5 Saturday School sessions throughout the year
• fulfill all necessary administrative duties in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

An ideal candidate for a KIPP Ascend faculty position will possess: demonstrated success teaching low-income students in an urban setting. A strong background in and command of his/her content area. IL State certification and/or 5 yrs. experience in the subject area you are teaching.

Contact:

Kate Mazurek at kmazurek@kippascend.org for more information.

NOTE: Residency in the city of Chicago is not required.