Paraeducator - High School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Jose, CA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator supports students in special education, general education, and other school settings, both in person and virtually. Reporting to the school leader and working under the direction of an Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Paraeducator provides academic and behavior support to individual students and small groups. The role complements the instructional program, maximizes learning opportunities, supports classroom and school-wide behavior, and helps students access the school and community educational environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position at school sites, based on a school-year calendar and time-off policy. Pay is distributed over 12 months and includes scheduled school breaks and summer break. The posting describes additional pay for 60 days of school breaks. It lists hourly salary ranges of $20.00–$24.00 and $20.92–$24.84. KIPP Public Schools Northern California is a nonprofit network of free public charter schools. Its schools serve more than 7,000 students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. The organization describes offering professional development, coaching, and collaboration to its educators.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support, one of the following: an associate degree; a bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 48 units in progress; passing the ETS ParaPro Assessment (score of 460); or passing CBEST exams.
Commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.
Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
Strong content-area knowledge.
Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and communities.
Ability to communicate well with students, families, and colleagues.
Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications, including Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Ability to learn and use instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning, such as Zoom and Nearpod.
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings and access and use technology.
Ability to lift or carry equipment weighing 1–20 pounds occasionally, and to move through positions and activities that may include kneeling, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
Ability to analyze problems, generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, perform routine math, and memorize and recall objects and people.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce or follow up on learning activities in core academic, language, or specialized subject areas, including during distance learning.
Assist with implementing behavior intervention plans using approved positive reinforcement, behavior modification, and other appropriate strategies.
Facilitate social interactions and positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers.
Model appropriate behavior and attitudes, and provide students with emotional support and general guidance.
Support student participation in field trips, school assemblies, and productions.
Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students taking tests in a separate location or with extended time.
Share information on student progress with the Education Specialist through observation, daily contact, and accurate data trackers and progress records or logs.
Help establish and maintain a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.
Report suspected health problems to appropriate school personnel.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom information in accordance with legal requirements and KIPP policies.
Maintain the instructional program during a temporary absence of the Education Specialist.
Attend and participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and Student Study Meetings.
Maintain professional standards and competence through KIPP-provided and self-directed professional growth activities.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance during school work hours.
Follow KIPP health and safety guidelines and relevant public health recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.