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[2026-2027] Middle School Music Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools · Philadelphia, PA · 4 wk ago
On-siteEducation$57k–$79k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "About KIPP" etc. We need to use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, application instructions). We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. Let's parse content. The posting includes: - About KIPP (mission, network, etc.) This could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is generic; but we have "About KIPP" describing organization. Could map to "About the role"? The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use those headings if content matches. We have content about organization, mission, life at KIPP Philly. That could go under "About the role" or maybe "About the organization". But we must follow given examples; we can use "About the role" heading and put that descriptive text. - Responsibilities: there is "Job Description" with Classroom Responsibilities, Professional Responsibilities, School Responsibilities. So we can put under Responsibilities heading. - Requirements: there is "Qualifications" with "Who You Are:" and "Qualifications & Credentials:" plus background checks. That's requirements. - Qualifications: maybe duplicate? Actually they have Qualifications section. Could map to "Qualifications" heading for credentials etc. But we already used Requirements for who you are. Might combine. But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps we can have "Requirements" covering who you are and credentials, and "Qualifications" maybe not needed. However we have separate "Qualifications & Credentials:" which is definitely qualifications. Could treat "Requirements" as the "Who You Are:" traits, and "Qualifications" as credentials. Both have content. - Skills: not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit if no specific skills list. - Benefits: there is "Additional Information" includes compensation and benefits: health benefits, 403B matching, tuition reimbursement, etc. So we can have Benefits heading. - Pay: there is compensation range details. So we can have Pay heading. - Schedule: there is "School Responsibilities" includes arrival time 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, attend designated school functions outside of school hours. That's schedule info. So we can have Schedule heading. We must not include headings with filler like "commensurate with experience". For Pay we have actual ranges, so okay. We must not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: EEO statement, application instructions, note to applicants (EEO). Also remove "Note To Applicants:" line. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to preserve all substantive info: mission, network stats, life at KIPP Philly bullet points, responsibilities details, qualifications who you are, qualifications & credentials, background checks, compensation details, benefits, schedule. We must format using

for each section heading, then content: use

for prose,

  • for lists. We need to decide what goes into lists vs paragraphs. For "About the role": we have descriptive paragraphs about KIPP network, mission, life at KIPP Philly bullet points (Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity, Joyful, Inclusive Community, etc.). Those bullet points are a list. So we can have

    for intro sentences, then

    • for each bullet. For Responsibilities: we have Classroom Responsibilities (list of items), Professional Responsibilities (list), School Responsibilities (list). Could combine into one list or separate subheadings? But we only allowed

      for section headings; we could still have

      ?? Not allowed? The instruction only mentions using

      for section headings; doesn't forbid other headings, but we should stick to

      for sections. Inside we can use

      and

      • . For subcategories we could just keep as part of list items with maybe a dash or we could separate with

        headings? Might be okay to keep as plain list items. We need to preserve all details; we can break into sublists with maybe but not required. For Requirements: we have "Who You Are:" list of traits (bullet points). Then "Qualifications & Credentials:" list of items (experience, degree, certification, background checks). Could treat as two lists under Requirements heading? Or separate headings? But we only have one Requirements heading allowed; we can include both lists sequentially. For Qualifications: maybe we could treat as same as Requirements; but we need to decide if we need both headings. The posting has a section titled "Qualifications" with subparts "Who You Are:" and "Qualifications & Credentials:". So we could map that entire section to either Requirements or Qualifications. Since we have both headings available, we could split: Requirements = "Who You Are:" (traits), Qualifications = "Qualifications & Credentials:" (credentials). That seems logical. Thus: - About the role: organization description. - Responsibilities: all responsibility lists. - Requirements: "Who You Are:" traits. - Qualifications: credentials, experience, degree, certification, background checks. - Benefits: health benefits, 403B matching, tuition reimbursement, financial advising. - Pay: compensation ranges. - Schedule: work hours, school functions. We must not include Skills heading if no specific skills list. Now we need to strip out boilerplate: The "Note To Applicants:" EEO line and application instruction URL. Also remove "Additional Information" heading? We'll incorporate its content into Benefits and Pay. Also remove "Life at KIPP Philly" heading? We'll incorporate its bullet points under About the role. Now craft HTML. We'll start with

        About the role

        Then

        KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

        Then maybe another

        KPPS Mission Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

        Then

        Life at KIPP Philly At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work.

        Then
        • Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity: Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
        • Joyful, Inclusive Community: Work in a collaborative, identity-affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well-being of adults and children alike.
        • Competitive & Equitable Compensation: Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
        • Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways: Access high-quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long-term career trajectory.
        • Authenticity & Belonging: Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
        • People-Centered Excellence: Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
        • Comprehensive Well-Being Support: Receive whole-person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.
        Now Responsibilities heading. We need to list all responsibilities. We have Classroom Responsibilities (list of items). Let's extract each sentence: - Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day - Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources (in most cases) - Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies - Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment - Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices - Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students - Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress - Model and implement all school policies within the classroom - Serve as a role model for students Professional Responsibilities: - Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.) - 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 school leadership on a regular basis - Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community - Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable) School Responsibilities: - Arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday - Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.) - Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events - Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home - Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties - Chaperone field lessons/field trips - Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible. We can combine all into one list under Responsibilities. Now Requirements heading: "Who You Are:" list: - You love and see the high potential of all children - You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment - You have passion for facilitating professional learning, including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader - You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness - You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth, learning and achievement - You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable - You are solutions-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems Now Qualifications heading: "Qualifications & Credentials:" list: - 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting strongly preferred - Bachelor’s degree required - Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified, must –enroll in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire - submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application) - Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date: - PA State Police Clearance - PA Child Abuse Clearance - Cogent Federal Fingerprint

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