ELA Intervention Teacher - South Gate

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

You love building lasting relationships with students, creating inspiring and engaging lessons, and growing as an educator and a teammate. This role in particular is perfect for teachers who love literacy, language acquisition, and multilingual learning instruction. It's also that role classroom teachers looking for out of classroom impact always talk about. If you want to work with small groups, push in from time to time, and lead school-wide projects to improve literacy, then this is the job for you.

What You'll Do

• The Intervention Teacher oversees and manages small group instruction across grade levels with direct intervention support services.
• Teach and coordinate Tier 2 & 3 intervention for target students.
• Facilitate the management and interpretation of data necessary to develop, implement and evaluate Tier 1, 2 & 3 interventions.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, parents, and community members to assist in coordination of intervention services for target students.
• Provide non-evaluative classroom observation and feedback, modeling, and other supportive assistance necessary related to the implementation of the RTI process.
• Analyze informal and formal student assessment results to measure students’ growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the content standards.
• Maintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct.
• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals, live their best lives, and positively impact the world
• Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all students
• Other duties as assigned by school administration

You'll Be Qualified If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning 
• Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching Multiple Subject or single subject ELA credential 
• Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency
• Two or more years of full time teaching experience, especially with Multilingual Learner students and programs

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation 
• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager 
• Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team

Benefits & Compensation

• Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.