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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 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including: a robust student support services team, school-based mental health practitioners, instructional and content-area coaches, and an instructional leadership team that fosters a staff culture that is ambitious, intentional, and full of joy.
Virtual Learning at KIPP DC
The goal of the Virtual Learning Program at KIPP DC is to develop a desire and love for learning in students in our Virtual Learning Program (VLP). Staff members give students in our program personalized experience, seeking to know a child, their family, their strengths, and their areas for growth, in a fully virtual space. The virtual program strives to provide students with an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects through Core Content instruction, enrichment classes, and Personalized Learning Programs. Teachers in our virtual classrooms use KIPP DC curriculum, modified as necessary by the Core Content Specialist, to support students in their learning. Virtual staff cultivate a strong sense of belonging and a strong relationship with their caseload of students and families.
Through powerful learning experiences and relationships, our Virtual Learning Program will drive student learning in English Language Arts, math, science, social studies, special education, art, and music. In core subjects, 2nd-8th grade Virtual Teachers implement research-based curricula, that are Common Core aligned and student centered. KIPP DC curricula is added to and revised by a committee of teachers and leaders focusing on culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy. Our Core Content Specialists help Virtual Teachers bring this curricula to life in students' homes.
Through planning time, content meetings, and daily student work/data analysis, virtual staff work collaboratively with peers in the Virtual school program and across our network. Staff receive feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, and other teammates. School culture at the Virtual program is grounded in Positive Behavior Incentives Systems (PBIS) led by Manager of Student Success and Associate Director at the school. Student identity and creativity is recognized through weekly celebrations and a myriad of clubs ranging including Art and Technology
Job Description
Core Content Specialist
Core Content Specialists (CCSs) will support Virtual Teachers in executing instructional content for remote instruction in accordance with KIPP DC curricula. CCSs will be hired across grade bands and in STEM and Humanities content areas and must have appropriate experience. This is an exempt position and reports to the director.
Expectations of the CCS roles:
CCSs will work with the Instructional Leadership Team to modify core KIPP DC content for students. CCSs will identify the essential learning for each week of the month ahead. Essential learning for each week will represent learning that is pivotal in meeting and achieving the expectations outlined in grade level standards.
CCSs will ensure instructional materials include a mini-lesson related to lesson objectives that may include modeling, examples and procedural guidance and/or written explanation of a lesson and how it relates to grade level standards and priority learning as well as connections to learning from previous grades.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities
The CCSs will ensure quality instructional content for virtual students. For their designated grade band and content area(s), the CCSs will:
Qualifications
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
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.
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 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including: a robust student support services team, school-based mental health practitioners, instructional and content-area coaches, and an instructional leadership team that fosters a staff culture that is ambitious, intentional, and full of joy.
Virtual Learning at KIPP DC
The goal of the Virtual Learning Program at KIPP DC is to develop a desire and love for learning in students in our Virtual Learning Program (VLP). Staff members give students in our program personalized experience, seeking to know a child, their family, their strengths, and their areas for growth, in a fully virtual space. The virtual program strives to provide students with an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects through Core Content instruction, enrichment classes, and Personalized Learning Programs. Teachers in our virtual classrooms use KIPP DC curriculum, modified as necessary by the Core Content Specialist, to support students in their learning. Virtual staff cultivate a strong sense of belonging and a strong relationship with their caseload of students and families.
Through powerful learning experiences and relationships, our Virtual Learning Program will drive student learning in English Language Arts, math, science, social studies, special education, art, and music. In core subjects, 2nd-8th grade Virtual Teachers implement research-based curricula, that are Common Core aligned and student centered. KIPP DC curricula is added to and revised by a committee of teachers and leaders focusing on culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy. Our Core Content Specialists help Virtual Teachers bring this curricula to life in students' homes.
Through planning time, content meetings, and daily student work/data analysis, virtual staff work collaboratively with peers in the Virtual school program and across our network. Staff receive feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, and other teammates. School culture at the Virtual program is grounded in Positive Behavior Incentives Systems (PBIS) led by Manager of Student Success and Associate Director at the school. Student identity and creativity is recognized through weekly celebrations and a myriad of clubs ranging including Art and Technology
Job Description
Core Content Specialist
Core Content Specialists (CCSs) will support Virtual Teachers in executing instructional content for remote instruction in accordance with KIPP DC curricula. CCSs will be hired across grade bands and in STEM and Humanities content areas and must have appropriate experience. This is an exempt position and reports to the director.
Expectations of the CCS roles:
CCSs will work with the Instructional Leadership Team to modify core KIPP DC content for students. CCSs will identify the essential learning for each week of the month ahead. Essential learning for each week will represent learning that is pivotal in meeting and achieving the expectations outlined in grade level standards.
CCSs will ensure instructional materials include a mini-lesson related to lesson objectives that may include modeling, examples and procedural guidance and/or written explanation of a lesson and how it relates to grade level standards and priority learning as well as connections to learning from previous grades.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities
The CCSs will ensure quality instructional content for virtual students. For their designated grade band and content area(s), the CCSs will:
- In collaboration with KIPP DC coaches, be the Core Content experts and ensure teachers have materials necessary for execution.
- Serve as a member of the instructional leadership team to review student data and make instructional decisions for the teams they support
- Work with director and associate director to coach teachers, co-observe, and provide feedback
- Provide intensive support for struggling teachers
- Teach small groups of students as necessary
- Create intervention curriculum as necessary as determined by ongoing analysis of program data
- Maintain the content scope and sequence and learning standards that will drive daily objectives and lessons in virtual classrooms.
- Create instructional materials and assignments that are differentiated for a variety of learners, including English/multilingual learners and students with disabilities, that are culturally relevant and aligned to standards.
- Create and upload video mini-lessons that align to KIPP DC curricula and scope and sequence, so that students can access and watch.
- Facilitate routine professional learning with grade-level and content teams including student data and work analysis and content internalization.
- Collaborate with other CCSs to share resources and best practices.
- Collaborate with Virtual Teachers to internalize virtual content, provide ongoing feedback and thought-partnership on what is working for students and what is not.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to develop and adapt resources, engage in professional learning, and share resources and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Required)
- Bachelor's degree in content area (Preferred)
- Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to quality educational opportunities (Required)
- At least two years of teaching experience in a school (Strongly Preferred)
- Experience/strength in content area (Preferred)
- Must maintain a professional virtual work environment, free of distraction.
- Must have access to stable, high speed internet
- Demonstrated expertise with the delivery of remote instruction, including creating online content
- Demonstrated experience with developing and facilitating professional learning and the needs of PreK3-12 learners
- Preferred experience with curriculum implementation and standards alignment
- Demonstrated expertise with various online educational platforms
- Experience with differentiating lessons and learning materials for a variety of levels
- Evidence of outstanding instructional delivery
- Demonstrated leadership and/or recognition in teaching in the related content area/specialty
- Must live within the continental United States and maintain east coast hours.
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
- The anticipated starting salary for this position is $65,105-$77,504. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
- All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.
- Teachers are provided with a laptop computer for work.
- This position is permanently remote, meaning there is not a requirement to be in-person on a regular basis. VLP staff members may be asked to join a retreat or team gathering a few times throughout the year, and travel may be required for these meetings.
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- Salaries for staff are competitive with added compensation for KIPP DC's extended day and year.
- KIPP DC offers its employees competitive rates for medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. KIPP DC's plans include options for Health Savings Accounts, Flex Spending Accounts, and access to OneMedical.
- KIPP DC also offers its employees a 403(b) retirement account with employer contributions and matches vesting after three years.
- KIPP DC has various support programs in place during the pandemic, including extended sick leave and robust health and safety protocols and training programs.
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.
