High School Science Teacher

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K‑12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth.

Every member of the KIPP Texas Family plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose. As a teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction, assess student growth, and provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.

• Develop year‑long Texas State Standards‑based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long‑term plans to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback to foster constant improvement.
• Collaborate with content and grade‑level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in daily school functions including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the core subject area assigned.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable.
• Must be considered highly‑qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable.
• Valid Texas Teacher’s certificate required for all Pre‑K4 and Special Education teaching positions; proof of licensure must be provided prior to starting employment.

• Unwavering commitment to the KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, particularly with students in educationally underserved communities.
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; willing to offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high‑yield Health Savings Account.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, Life Lock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

• Must be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• Expected to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region.

• Reliable transportation needed for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

• Reports to school site from Monday to Friday.
• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

• Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.
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