By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including: a robust student support services team, school-based mental health practitioners, instructional and content-area coaches, and an instructional leadership team that fosters a staff culture that is ambitious, intentional, and full of joy.

We are looking for highly dedicated educators who bring an unwavering commitment to helping high school students succeed. The KIPP DC community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.

The Instructional Assistant, which would work exclusively with classrooms educating students with special education needs, supports the classroom teacher in providing specialized instruction to students by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for students. The Instructional Assistant works alongside the Lead Teacher in achieving educational objectives and is responsible for assisting our KIPP DC school family in all classroom duties, including but not limited to:

• Using lesson plans provided by the Lead Teacher, provide specialized instruction to students with special education need
• Supporting the lead instructor with classroom instruction and management
• Working with students one on one or in small group settings
• Tailoring lessons to an individual student's needs or assist students with especially challenging assignments
• Monitoring and recording a student's progress or behavior in an effort to better meet a student's needs and IEP goals
• Supporting teachers to prepare lesson plans that best fit the needs of their students.
• Maintaining the classroom’s appearance including cleaning the classroom and preparing demonstrations or visual aids for specific lessons

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, and assignments
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide academic supports to improve children's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of children's IEP goals
• Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments
• Assisting with arrival/dismissal support, cafeteria and hallway duty, etc.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicate the individual children’s goals/progress to families and communicate ways in which the family can support the child at home
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence
• Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (Required for special education hours)
• Experience working with middle school or high school aged students with special needs in a traditional or public charter school (Preferred)
• Commitment to working with students from educationally under-served communities (Preferred)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics in small group and 1:1 instruction.
• Must be energetic, reliable, flexible and integrity driven
• Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective, positive interactions with their teaching team, staff, families, and children

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Salaries for staff are competitive with added compensation for KIPP DC’s extended day and year, along with additional bonuses. Teacher compensation details can be viewed on our website.
• KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. Read below or visit our website for our teacher compensation scales and other benefits.
• KIPP DC also offers its employees a 403(b) retirement account with employer contributions and matches vesting after three years.
• All employees who use public transit are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs through a partnership with WMATA
• Teachers are provided with a laptop computer for work and access to a discounted cell phone plan for staff/student/parent calls.
• Teachers have access to KIPP DC’s additional development and enrichment opportunities such as RELAY’s Masters of Arts in Teaching program, Special Education Fellowship, School Culture Champion Grants, Classroom Innovation Grants, and various fellowship and pilot programs launched each year
• KIPP DC has various support programs in place during the pandemic, including extended sick leave and robust health and safety protocols and training programs

To Apply:

Please apply immediately, as applications are accepted and roles are filled on a rolling basis. All interested applicants should visit https://www.kippdc.org/join-our-team/apply-now/. For questions or issues with your application, please contact [email protected]. 

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex

KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they have had all doses of a primary COVID vaccine or obtain approval for exemption for medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a primary vaccine or who are waiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment. Please respond with just a simple yes or no if you understand this without additional context.