Job Description

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 KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 255 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating at 3x the national average for low-income students.
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 Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently serves nearly 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. The mission of KIPP Columbus is to create a system of schools where students develop the intellectual, academic, and social skills needed to understand and take action on issues they encounter in everyday life.
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 KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top five schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our second class of graduating high school seniors in the spring of 2021, 100% of students were accepted to college with over $20 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.
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 In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with more than 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.
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 The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy.
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 Interested in learning more about our school? Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org
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 Under the direction of the Director of Diverse Learning, the Gifted Intervention Specialist plans, implements and evaluates services and gifted enrichment for students identified as gifted. They helps students identify goals and make appropriate choices and encourage parental involvement. The teacher also plans work assignments, provides instructions and monitors assigned staff and volunteers.
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  Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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   Works with the Director of Diverse Learning to refine program goals, review criteria for student participation &amp; plans/evaluates programming.
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   Researches and prepares program materials for gifted students.
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   Collaborates with staff to determine the most effective approach for each student and evaluates the needs of students based on all available information.
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   Plans student interventions by varying instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
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   Teaches scheduled classes, documents teaching performance objectives, creates effective learning experiences and ensures that lesson plans align with the adopted curriculum.
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   Develops and maintains a positive learning environment and stimulates student interest.
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   Serves as a liaison to parents and directs parents to supplemental resources within the community
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   Provides guidance, communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress by facilitating critical-thinking, problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
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   Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time
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   Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
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   Evaluates student achievements/performances and assigns grades, prepares progress reports and consults with parents/guardians.
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   Shares information with teachers about the involvement of their students in the gifted program.
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   Prepares and implements Written Education Plan (WEP) or Written Acceleration Plan (WAP) for students meeting eligibility requirements.
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   Works collaboratively with the School Psychologist to evaluate students based on referral procedures.
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   Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as gifted, upholds governing board policies and follows administrative procedures.
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   Performs other duties as assigned
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
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   Valid Ohio teacher&rsquo;s license/certificate and endorsement in gifted education (or ability to obtain).
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   Minimum of one year of successful, full-time, gifted teaching experience
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   Strong relationship building, communication and presentation skills with school age children &amp; parents/guardians. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity &amp; competence.
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   Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
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   Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.
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   Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
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   Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.
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   Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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   Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.
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   Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy).
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 KIPP Columbus offers a generous salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as group term life insurance, FSA, retirement plan and paid time off.
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  Statement of Non-Discrimination
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 KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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