KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 270 schools across the country, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth grade students and has grown to serve 1,300 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

KIPP Indy Public Schools is looking for a highly dedicated educator who is passionate about serving emerging bilingual students as a Director of ELL. An ideal candidate has a track record of instructional excellence, and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. KIPP Indy educators are committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of student learning and effective teaching strategies for Emergent Bilingual Students
• Develop SIOP non-negotiables for instruction in the school and complete school-wide walkthroughs and evaluations
• Provide professional development and coaching to ELL Coordinators
• Write and monitor ILPs and provide academic supports for emergent bilingual students
• Manage progress monitoring data for student language proficiency
• Create and manage professional development sessions for emerging bilingual student best practices in alignment to KIPP Indy’s regional EL Vision
• Implement student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
• Create and foster a positive learning environment
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and families
• Attend school-wide events, such as open houses, family conferences, and other events involving families
• Consistently use assessment and data to set goals, inform decisions, and invest students in their progress
• Perform all duties related to your classroom including clerical duties relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Monitoring enrollment and withdrawal of ELs. 
• Progress monitor goals for ToRs, student, and schoolwide goals 
• Scheduling for ToRs in alignment to the "EL Plan" submitted to IDOE and caseload numbers 
• Attendance at case conferences for ELs who are dual identified. 

COMPETENCIES

• Believes deeply that all students can learn and deserve a high-quality education
• Plans carefully to meet both short- and long-term goals and holds themselves accountable to meeting goals
• Uses data to solve problems
• Develops strong relationships
• Perseveres through challenges and is adaptable to change
• Understands their own strengths and weaknesses and seeks ways to always improve
• Communicates across lines of differences and proactively creates inclusive environments
   

EXPECTATIONS

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including two weeks during the summer
• Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with all staff
• Meet all expectations and requirements as stated in the KIPP Indy Employee Handbook
• Willing to meet the varied and constant needs of the students and staff at KIPP Indy

• Valid Indiana teaching license or in the process of applying for reciprocity with valid out of state license
• ENL License (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two to five years teaching in an urban public school (preferred)
• Experience teaching in a public high school setting (preferred)
• Strong record of helping students from underserved neighborhoods achieve academic success
• Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Indy mission and community
• Possess a strong knowledge of content area and have met all required educator standards for their content area
• Pass a criminal background check, as required by law

COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. Teachers are also eligible for performance-based bonuses.

KIPP Indy Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.