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High School Social Studies Teacher (25-26) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue college, career, and beyond, so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world. Job Description Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose. As a Teacher, 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. Role Responsibilities Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs. Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote all students’ 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 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 parent-teacher conferences. 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 from an accredited four-year college or university Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable* Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00). A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment. Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community Strong record of helping students 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 Texas students Additional Information KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Compensation And Benefits The starting salary for this role is$61,000 with the opportunity to earn more based on experience at an accredited K-12 institution. As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans, including: Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. Paid parental leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered. Employee assistance programs. Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported. Legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance (employee-paid). Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA. The Teacher Career Pathway (TCP) at KIPP Texas Public Schools offers additional compensation opportunities, including potential incentives up to $32,000 a year in eligible cases. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Education Industries Primary and Secondary Education Get notified about new High School Social Studies Teacher jobs in San Antonio, TX. #J-18808-Ljbffr KIPP Texas Public Schools

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