About the Permanent Substitute Role: The Permanent Substitute is a role that will substitute for our KIPP Colorado teachers at their school in the case of absences, leave, or other classroom vacancy situations. When not subbing in a classroom, the Permanent Substitute may be supporting the school with providing coverage at lunch duty, hall duty, or arrival and dismissal. A Permanent Substitute, unlike a Lead Teacher, will only have the direct responsibility of managing the learning and culture of the classroom or the requirement of planning lesson plans or grading when they are in a long term coverage position. The permanent substitute may be assigned to cover any classroom in the building and it is likely that teaching assignments will change daily.

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.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About how You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

Teach with KIPP Values:

• Internalizes, champions, and holds self & others accountable to KIPP Colorado values.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege.
• Values the range of different backgrounds people bring to our work, appreciates how those backgrounds make us better at what we do, and strives to create an environment in which everyone who demonstrates our values and delivers on their responsibilities thrives.
• Expresses high expectations for all students and families, and expresses belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in life.
• Seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students and families, and makes decisions with student best interests and needs in mind

Instructional Delivery

• Substitute as needed or required by day to day building needs.
• Deliver daily lesson plans using provided lesson plans.
• Support with students meeting daily objectives.
• Leave notes and updates for regular classroom teacher.
• In the event of long term coverage, temporarily assume planning and grading responsibility

Constant Learning

• Willingness to co-teach with other teachers, as needed, to refine skills and learn.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.

School Culture Alignment

• Believe deeply in the mission of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can learn.
• 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 school-wide expectation, classroom community norms, expectations, and consequences to maintain a positive and focused classroom.
• Meet professional obligations such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with teachers and leadership.
• Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events.
• Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations.
• Maintain accurate records, for student attendance.
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.

Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities.
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned

About Your Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 1 Year Substitute Authorization. Learn more here.(required)
• Prior teaching, substitute teaching, and/or childcare (ages 5-18) experience (preferred)
• Spanish language skills (preferred)
• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
• Strong orientation towards flexibility
• Ability to work during after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events at the school
• Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and lower economic background
• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
• Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: The set salary for this role is $45,000 (this is not negotiable or based on experience).
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.
• Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and PTO
• Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of PTO
• All employees receive summer break through an Org closure, based on work location and position
• Access to 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 to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft.
• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone
• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities

• All the 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

• All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here.

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 on 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 upon these grounds.

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