Certified Dual Language Elementary Teacher (26-27)

This is a general posting for current and potential future opportunities; applications are collected on a rolling basis and reviewed as aligned vacancies arise.

About the Organization

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K–12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we work together with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful environment. As part of the national KIPP network of 278 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 190,000 students and alumni, we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed.

About the Role

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and families, working tirelessly to ensure access to opportunity. We embrace, honor, and celebrate the differences that construct our unique identities, and we are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters.

Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Develop year‑long Texas State standards‑based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short‑ and long‑term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

Academic and Cultural Support

• Collaborate with content and grade‑level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Bilingual Education.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned.

Applicants currently pursuing certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP Texas before the end of the first year of employment.

Skills

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities.
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday. The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment

Reports to school site Monday–Friday. Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.