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Job Description
Responsibilities of a KIPP Nashville Support Teacher include, but are not limited to:
Flexibly Support Student Learning - primarily as an in-building Substitute Teacher
Engage flexibly and adaptively to the needs of students across the school per the discretion of the Principal
This engagement could include, but is not limited to covering a classroom when a teacher is out, pulling small groups for intervention, moving into classroom positions should a staff member transition during the school year, classroom observations, and supporting school-wide procedures such as lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students
Commitment to School and Classroom Culture
Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture
Family Engagement
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with families, as needed
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
Make oneself available to students, parents and other staff members
Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)