Elementary School: Special Education, Aide - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP•Lynn, MA

4d•$37,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is seeking committed, compassionate, and culturally competent Aides to support students who need additional help to succeed in the classroom. Aides work with students individually or in groups, often supporting students on a caseload, and collaborate with Lead Teachers, school leaders, students, and families to promote social and academic growth. In partnership with the Lead Teacher, Aides help ensure instruction is rigorous and accessible and contribute to a joyful, inclusive, safe, and supportive school environment. The role includes supporting classroom instruction and learning materials, adapting curriculum, providing testing accommodations, reviewing student work, implementing behavioral intervention plans, facilitating positive peer relationships, tracking student progress, and helping students advocate for their needs. Aides may assist students with physical needs and may provide coverage and support across classrooms and grade levels. School and regional duties include coverage and student-supervision assignments, collaboration with grade-level teams, professional development and community events, and other duties that support a positive and safe learning environment. Aides must obtain one of the required aide qualifications within one year of hire: an associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or a qualifying ParaPro Assessment score. The position follows the school-year calendar and is described as an exempt position at 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week. The minimum base salary is $37,000–$50,000, with a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses when eligible.

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including an unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
Within one year of hire, possess an associate degree, have completed 48 college credit hours, or pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 464.
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
Pass criminal background checks.
Ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate information, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely, reasonable judgments and decisions.
Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs.
Interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, build relationships, and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
Effective communication skills for exchanging information with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, before groups, and on virtual platforms.
Physical mobility to move through positions that may include kneeling, walking, pushing or pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
Physical strength to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student in an emergency to prevent harm to the student or others.
Manual dexterity for repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and for operating a computer and office equipment.
Dependable attendance according to the school calendar.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
Experience and/or training in proper physical or tactical restraint procedures.
Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support.

Responsibilities

Guide and assist individual students with one-to-one support and/or groups of students who need additional attention beyond general classroom instruction.
Complement classroom instruction under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor to maximize learning opportunities for students on a caseload.
Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students.
Support Lead Teachers, Residents, and/or Fellows by carrying out lesson plans and assisting with learning materials.
Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students taking tests in a separate location or with extended time.
Review and correct student work assignments.
Assist with behavioral intervention plans, including positive reinforcement and behavior-modification strategies, to support student safety and success.
Help individual students advocate for their needs in the classroom.
Facilitate social interactions and foster positive relationships between students on the caseload, peers, and teachers.
Assess student progress, communicate results, and use data to inform decisions and set goals.
Physically assist students with physical needs when needed.
Provide aide coverage and support to other classrooms and grade levels as needed.
Perform support duties such as classroom coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
Collaborate with grade-level teams to provide support, guidance, and advocacy concerning students on the caseload.
Be available for an extended workday as needed to support colleagues, students, and families outside school hours.
Maintain dependable attendance in accordance with the school calendar.
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and participate in regional professional development and community events as required.
Use data collection, interpretation, reasoning, and sound judgment to address school needs in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, in groups, and on virtual platforms.
Carry out other duties as assigned to promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.