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Company DescriptionKIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators. Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,500 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose

• college, career, and beyond
• KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard
• proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports. The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years. Job Description Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Support the implementation of educational programming for students with disabilities in alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Provide intervention services to all students through participation in the Response to Intervention (RTI) processRegularly assess student work and track student achievement data to improve student academic performanceWork cooperatively with lead classroom teachers and other staff, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignmentsCollaborate regularly with parents and teachers regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of studentsWork closely with the Director of Student Services and licensed Intervention Specialists to support student documentation, progress monitoring, and required reporting in accordance with state and local policies and procedures.

Build authentic relationships with families to partner in ensuring the academic success of each studentUse effective strategies to create a positive and joyful classroom climateQualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or universityPossession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, an Ohio Substitute Teaching License with the Education Degree Unlimited designation is required.

Minimum of one year of lead teaching experienceBelief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.

Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.

Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.

Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.

Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)Additional InformationCompensation and BenefitsKIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary, which can be found here, and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. Statement of Non-DisclosureKIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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