SY2026-27 Paraprofessional

KIPP•Indianapolis, IN

19d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional will provide high-quality one-on-one support for students with behavior needs. In addition, they will assist teachers as needed with whole class and small ground instruction. The KIPP Indy community holds one another to high standards, cognizant that success and happiness can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.

Requirements

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma required.
Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
Collaboration: Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve common goals for student success.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing classroom needs and maintain a positive, energetic attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records of student progress.
Believes deeply that all students can learn and deserve a high-quality education
Perseveres through challenges and is adaptable to change
Understands their own strengths and weaknesses and shows initiative in seeking ways to always improve
Develops strong relationships
Communicates across lines of differences and proactively creates inclusive environments
Uses data to solve problems
Attend before or after school meetings as needed.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including three weeks during the summer
Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with all staff
Uphold the code of conduct and all school policies

Responsibilities

Instructional Support: Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction. Provide small group and one-on-one support for students.
Student Engagement: Help manage classroom routines, engage students in learning activities, and provide ongoing encouragement to support student success.
Collaborative Planning: Partner with the classroom Teachers, and other staff to monitor student progress, identify areas of growth, and develop instructional strategies tailored to meet students' needs.
Classroom Management: Support the creation and maintenance of a positive, inclusive, and productive classroom environment, ensuring that students are respectful, engaged, and motivated to achieve their academic goals.
Commitment to Community: Participate in weekly content professional development meetings outside of school hours
Serve on school committees as needed
Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.