KIPP - Paraeducator - Elementary School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is a nonprofit network of free, public charter schools dedicated to preparing students for college, career, and beyond. We are seeking a Paraeducator to primarily assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom, and other school settings, both in-person and virtually. These duties will complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students. The Paraeducator will also assist in establishing and implementing appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior strategies and help students access all aspects of the educational environment. This role is paid over a 12-month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break, with annualized pay that is significantly more than district peers due to additional paid school break days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• A.A. degree or B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) OR Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) OR CBEST exams
• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
• Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Possess strong content area knowledge
• Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
• Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)

Nice To Haves

• Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs
• Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations

Responsibilities

• Assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom, and other school settings (both in-person and virtually).
• Complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior strategies.
• Assist students to access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits that reflect appreciation for teachers and their dedication to students
• Professional development
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Paid over a 12-month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break
• Additional 60 days of school break pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED