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KairosPDX provided pay range This range is provided by KairosPDX. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $54,571.00/yr - $107,686.00/yr All Staff Responsibilities Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission: to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders; Practice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions: respect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community Incorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction Every child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative Character and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others A multi- cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society Children must be supported in the context of their families Support multicultural practice and inquiry based approaches that are: Actively anti-racist – confronting bias in all of its forms Education for social justice – acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future Pervasive – Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization Personal – Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being Critical Pedagogy – Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions Empowering – Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views Helping children think deeply about themselves and others Core Position Responsibilities Create a learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity Research, implement and align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core Develop and track standards, growth and learning goals for each student including use of baseline and progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards Responsible for planning for and orchestrating academic, social, emotional and cultural identity growth outcomes Collaborate with Science Collaborator and instructional staff to schedule lessons serving all KairosPDX students Collaborate with Science Collaborator to design and implement specific lessons for Community Action Sessions CAS Stay current with new content and information in a rapidly changing environment Hold student outcomes, aspirations, and involvement at the center of plans aimed to increase student growth and achievement Teach and manage a classroom with approximately 20-40 students Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques Interpret, plan and work toward the goals of the learning community Plan and prepare the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of students Assess for progress in the academic, social, emotional and cultural domains of student development Align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core Document and maintain educational records for each student in the classroom Work with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation Plan lessons based on grade-level standards that are meaningful and differentiated to meet student needs, that are relevantly linked beyond the task-at-hand, and that help all students learn and apply transferable knowledge and skills Communicate with care, respect, proactivity and professionalism to students, parents, colleagues, and all school personnel. Communicates, both verbally and in writing, in a manner that builds and enhances powerful relationships with students, their families, and members of the school community Plan lessons that are intentionally linked to other lessons (previous and future) in support of students meeting standards Provide students with measurable learning targets with clear criteria for success Assign students understandable and relevant performance tasks to provide concrete evidence of student learning Develop teaching points based on students’ learning needs (academic background, life experiences, culture, and language) in relation to the learning target(s) Enable students to take ownership of their own learning such that they build the capacity to develop, test, and refine their thinking Engage students with strategies, capitalizing and building upon students’ academic background, life experiences, culture and language, and which support rigorous and culturally relevant learning Provide direct student support as needed: supervise students during recess and other non-instructional times; substitute in classroom teacher; administer attendance and student medication; coordinate, facilitate and/or support the proctoring of formal school wide assessments including kindergarten readiness, NWEA and SBAC; support the practice and implementation of skills/strategies presented in classroom presentations, school-wide training and/or outside agency presentations/trainings Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, be assigned with or without notice Additional Responsibilities Participate in continuous improvement practices including observation, reflection and collaboration Participate in professional development (meeting, training and/or workshops) to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall Participate in the school wide communication of instruction goals and perspectives with families Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events Work hours may include evening and weekend activities Teacher Qualifications Valid TSPC license for the grade level(s) taught Documentation of “Highly Qualified Teacher Status” under the No Child Left Behind Act Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s, preferred Enrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry through the Office of Child Care (cost paid by applicant) Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom At least three to five years of experience preferred At least one or two years relevant experience working with children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds Previous experience as a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators, preferred Training in early education and/or human development, preferred Experience working with children ages 3 to 11, preferred Training and/or experience with at least one special population such as special needs children, Talented and Gifted children, and/or English Language Learners, preferred Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders Excellent time management and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through equitable decision-making and effective problem solving Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture Open to learning and practicing a constructivist approach to teaching and learning Commitment to culturally relevant practices Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration Share KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families Possess a passion for helping each child reach his or her social, emotional and academic potential including a commitment to differentiated instruction and ongoing assessment Current Food Handlers Card and CPR First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant) Ability to pass a criminal background check Knowledge & Skills High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Highly detail-focused and results-oriented Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including families, parents, staff and students Team-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture Commitment to culturally relevant practices Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration Current Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant) Ability to pass a criminal background check Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non-Instructional staff Share KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families Experience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color Passion for KairosPDX’s mission Benefits include: Up to nine weeks of school closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Education Industries Primary and Secondary Education, Education, and Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr KairosPDX

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