Special Education Teacher, Middle School, - School Year

Job summary
Teachers will plan, implement, and reflect upon all aspects of instruction, social-emotional development, and physical development in order to realize the mission of KIPP Harmony and KIPP Ujima Village Academy.
Responsibilities
• Hold high expectations for each student and work relentlessly to foster student achievement• Set goals for a class and individual students and use ongoing formal and informal assessments to track progress towards goals• Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to inform instruction and professional growth• Apply a strong knowledge of early childhood literacy, as well as other content areas to classroom instruction• Demonstrate knowledge of grade level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum• Create long term plans, unit plans, and daily lessons that ensure mastery of standards and demonstrate proficiency in backwards design• Plan daily lessons that promote critical thinking and inquiry and utilize instructional strategies that meet the needs of a diverse group of students• Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the individual needs of all students• Build strong relationships and a positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues• Value and draw upon students experiences and backgrounds
Requirements
• Possession of a valid teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education and/or a teaching certificate from another state with proof of reciprocity• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning• Experience working with students from underserved communities for 2 or more years (preferred)• Ability to influence and motivate others• Ability to persist in the face of challenges• A deep commitment to, passion for, working with children and families• Strong organizational skills as evidenced by planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking• Strong critical thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to link cause and effect, slice data, and generate relevant solutions• A desire to learn and grow as a professional teacher and leader Lives the KIPP Baltimore values of: Affirmation, Optimism, Joyful Excellence, Collective Power, Community
Key Skills Needed
• Early childhood literacy• Knowledge of grade level standards and curriculum• Critical thinking• Differentiated instruction• Building rapport with students and families
Benefits
• N/A