2027-28 High School World History Teacher

We are looking for a highly dedicated high school educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. KIPP Indy teachers 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

• Regularly tracking student data

• Maintain an organized and focused learning environment

• Utilize state standards to develop curriculum and lesson plans based on these standards

• 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 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.

• Prioritize instructional practices that enable real-time feedback to students

• Use formative assessment data to inform both short and long-term instructional decisions that promote all students’ academic performance

• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement

• Partner with applicable stakeholders to appropriately scaffold for all learners (Multilingual Learners, Diverse Learners)

EXPECTATIONS 

• Arrive at school by 8:10 a.m. 

• Attend professional development, including summer onboarding. 

• Track and analyze student data regularly and attend team meetings. 

• Fulfill all expectations outlined in the KIPP Employee Handbook. 

COMPETENCIES

• Strong content knowledge and ability to facilitate inquiry and evidence-based reasoning. 

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs. 

• Cultural competency and the ability to create inclusive learning environments. 

• commitment to high expectations and opportunity and belief in the potential of all students. 

• Demonstrates reliability, sound judgment, integrity, preparedness, and follow-through while meeting school and network expectations. 

• Actively engages in coaching, seeks and incorporates feedback, reflects on practice, and applies learning from professional development to improve student outcomes.