Coverage Specialist (Middle School)

Company Description About KIPP Baltimore KIPP Public Schools is a non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. Our schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students in Baltimore City. KIPP Baltimore was founded in 2002 with the opening of KIPP Ujima Village Academy middle school. In 2009, KIPP Harmony Academy was launched, and they now collectively serve more than 1,500 kindergarten through eighth grade students each day. Both schools are operated by KIPP Baltimore, whose mission is together with families and communities, to create 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. In addition to the high-quality academic opportunities that students receive while attending KIPP Harmony Academy and KIPP Ujima Village Academy, KIPP Baltimore also makes a long-term investment in our students both while they are at KIPP schools and beyond through the KIPP Forward program. KIPP Forward supports and guides students to gain admission to college-preparatory high schools and supports them on pathways to post-secondary success. KIPP Baltimore is part of a non-profit network of 280 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. Job Description Access coverage plans on Google Classrooms When possible, meet with teachers prior to covering their class to review the agenda Follow school wide expectations for management and behavior to maintain a safe and affirming student culture. Deliver instruction, as outlined by teacher plans Collect and save student work to return to the absent teacher Communicate with parents when necessary, for positive and critical feedback Support timely transitions by monitoring students in the hallways and walking classes to and from lunch/recess On days when the Coverage Specialist is not covering: Observe in Classrooms Attend planning meetings Attend content meetings Plan with mentor teachers Monitor halls; support common spaces, support lunch/recess and arrival/dismissal Attend all Professional Development sessions during summer and summer school, beginning in August Attend Content and Team Meetings, when instructed Participate in Arrival and Dismissal Duty Qualifications 30 college credits; Associate's degree or experience equivalent Ability to create strong relationships with students and families Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Baltimore's mission and growth Professional demeanor, strong self-confidence Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to be flexible and adaptive Strong judgment and decision-maker Exceptionally organized High energy, empathetic, humble, good sense of humor Additional Information Compensation is $19.53/hour with a full benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination: KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff. KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Videos To Watch

Created: 2024-11-02