ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
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 eighteen schools educating nearly 7,000 students and employing 1,200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission.

Position Overview
The Academic Accelerator Teacher is a member of the Academic Acceleration Program, which  is a pro-active program designed to support general education students who are performing significantly below grade level benchmarks and standards. Students considered for entry into this program will be those who are identified as being in the bottom percentile of students according to beginning of year diagnostics. Conduct eight week acceleration cycles with targeted students by analyzing academic performance, designing instructional action plans and monitoring progress. This is an exempt position and reports to the Academic Acceleration Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct small groups of students in reading or math  across elementary and middle schools during four - eight week acceleration cycles

• Analyze student data to design instructional action plans

• Monitor progress of instruction action plans with assessments, daily instructional notes and weekly summary reports

• Provide weekly summary report to program coordinator

• Communicate with relevant stakeholders as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Minimum of three years lead teaching experience in literacy or math (preferred)

• Expertise in assessing, analyzing and instructing students who struggle with reading or numeracy

• Working knowledge and understanding of Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

• Experience with intervention programs for students who struggle with reading or numeracy

• Strong data analysis skills across multiple sources of data

• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. 

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.