High School English Language Development Teacher (26/27 School Year)
KIPP Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
About the KIPP Colorado Teacher Role
The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities, and is aligned with our academic program. The Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all our students. The Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.
About KIPP
Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition‑free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college‑preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four‑year colleges at three times the national average for low‑income students.
Professional Responsibilities
Believe deeply in the mission, values, and RIDE commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines.
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions.
Commit to being prepared, internalizing and preparing lessons, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities.
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
Actively engage and implement in all school‑wide and organization‑wide professional development.
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team.
Share candid, solutions‑oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
Assist with student and staff recruitment and engagement—including events, home visits, calls home, and other related requirements.
Know that your role, professional development, and org‑wide meetings may require travel around Denver.
Assist with other duties as assigned, such as lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.
Instructional Planning and Delivery
Develop standards‑based instructional plans, including unit plans, scope and sequences, week at a glance, and daily lesson plans.
Plan rigorous lessons aligned with school‑wide planning deadlines.
Design and implement assessments aligned with daily objectives.
Grade student material and provide feedback and support.
Use high‑quality instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity, using data to inform cycles of reteach and reassessment.
Use data to drive instruction, analyzing student data to adjust plans to meet learning needs, providing feedback and monitoring progress.
Implement all students’ IEPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, BIPs, and MTSS‑aligned interventions with consistency and fidelity.
School Culture Alignment
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time.
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior.
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement.
Complete all specialized certification requirements to maintain compliance.
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of plans.
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data.
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours.
Perform necessary support duties including bus, lunch, dismissal duties, chaperone field trips, parent meetings, conferences, and evening events.
Develop strong relationships with families through home visits, school events, and phone calls home.
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior.
Participate in daily duties to support school operations.
Maintain accurate and timely records, grade books, and data tracking systems.
About a Successful Candidate
Bachelor’s degree (required).
Spanish bilingual (preferred).
Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet ESSA criteria (required).
At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required).
Ability to participate in required events/activities outside regular hours.
Full understanding of KIPP and commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (required).
Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds.
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment.
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for work.
Multi‑faceted, multi‑skilled, resourceful and willing to help the school reach a level of academic excellence.
High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills.
Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communicator with a professional demeanor, strong self‑confidence and initiative.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission, RIDE commitments, values and a commitment to excellence.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive market salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $60,915 and is commensurate with experience. There is no cap on the years of experience that you bring to this role.
Excellent healthcare plan: 100% of employee‑only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado. Options for family enrollment and coverage through United Healthcare.
More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and paid time off (PTO).
Paid Time Off: Up to 8 days of PTO based on hire date.
All employees receive summer break through an organization‑wide closure.
Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).
Career trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions.
Mental health care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Technology & access: Equipment provided - laptop.
Retirement planning: Participation in Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
Relocation reimbursement (when applicable).
Additional pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities.
Other insurance options: Wellness reimbursement, voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance, voluntary long term disability insurance, voluntary short term disability insurance, optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job‑related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non‑discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based on these grounds.
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The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities, and is aligned with our academic program. The Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all our students. The Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.
About KIPP
Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition‑free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college‑preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four‑year colleges at three times the national average for low‑income students.
Professional Responsibilities
Believe deeply in the mission, values, and RIDE commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines.
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions.
Commit to being prepared, internalizing and preparing lessons, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities.
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
Actively engage and implement in all school‑wide and organization‑wide professional development.
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team.
Share candid, solutions‑oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
Assist with student and staff recruitment and engagement—including events, home visits, calls home, and other related requirements.
Know that your role, professional development, and org‑wide meetings may require travel around Denver.
Assist with other duties as assigned, such as lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.
Instructional Planning and Delivery
Develop standards‑based instructional plans, including unit plans, scope and sequences, week at a glance, and daily lesson plans.
Plan rigorous lessons aligned with school‑wide planning deadlines.
Design and implement assessments aligned with daily objectives.
Grade student material and provide feedback and support.
Use high‑quality instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity, using data to inform cycles of reteach and reassessment.
Use data to drive instruction, analyzing student data to adjust plans to meet learning needs, providing feedback and monitoring progress.
Implement all students’ IEPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, BIPs, and MTSS‑aligned interventions with consistency and fidelity.
School Culture Alignment
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time.
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior.
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement.
Complete all specialized certification requirements to maintain compliance.
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of plans.
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data.
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours.
Perform necessary support duties including bus, lunch, dismissal duties, chaperone field trips, parent meetings, conferences, and evening events.
Develop strong relationships with families through home visits, school events, and phone calls home.
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior.
Participate in daily duties to support school operations.
Maintain accurate and timely records, grade books, and data tracking systems.
About a Successful Candidate
Bachelor’s degree (required).
Spanish bilingual (preferred).
Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet ESSA criteria (required).
At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required).
Ability to participate in required events/activities outside regular hours.
Full understanding of KIPP and commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (required).
Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds.
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment.
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for work.
Multi‑faceted, multi‑skilled, resourceful and willing to help the school reach a level of academic excellence.
High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills.
Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communicator with a professional demeanor, strong self‑confidence and initiative.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission, RIDE commitments, values and a commitment to excellence.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive market salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $60,915 and is commensurate with experience. There is no cap on the years of experience that you bring to this role.
Excellent healthcare plan: 100% of employee‑only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado. Options for family enrollment and coverage through United Healthcare.
More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and paid time off (PTO).
Paid Time Off: Up to 8 days of PTO based on hire date.
All employees receive summer break through an organization‑wide closure.
Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).
Career trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions.
Mental health care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Technology & access: Equipment provided - laptop.
Retirement planning: Participation in Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
Relocation reimbursement (when applicable).
Additional pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities.
Other insurance options: Wellness reimbursement, voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance, voluntary long term disability insurance, voluntary short term disability insurance, optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job‑related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non‑discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based on these grounds.
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