High School English Teacher

Instructional Delivery and Assessment Develop year-long Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all scholars’ learning needs. Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all scholars ’academic performance. Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement. Academic and Cultural Support Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor. Establish and maintain working relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect. Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties. Attend school events such as staff meetings, open houses, back to school nights, parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, PTO events and various other school events. Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences. Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited four-year college or university Master's in English, preferred Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with required certification for subject and level assigned, if applicable* Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned Satisfactory outcome of a background check. *Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP Tulsa before the end of the first year of employment. * Competencies Unwavering commitment to KIPP Tulsa mission, scholars, families, and community Strong record of helping children achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities, Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year. Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback. Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Tulsa scholars. Compensation and Benefits This is a Full-Time, 10-month teaching position. Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans. As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr