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

KIPP•Lynn, MA

7h•$37,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is seeking committed, compassionate, and culturally competent Aides to support students requiring additional assistance in the classroom. The Aide will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, students, and families to foster students' social and academic growth, ensuring they gain the skills needed to excel in school and beyond. Aides play a vital role in student success by working with the Lead Teacher to ensure all students can access rigorous instruction. The goal is to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community, leading to long-term transformative outcomes for students.

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
Possess an Associate’s Degree OR have completed 48 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 464 within a year of hire.
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
Pass Criminal Background Checks.
Dependable attendance according to our school calendar.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Guide and assist individual students (1:1 support) and/or groups of students with the necessary attention, separate from the general class.
Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor, complement classroom instruction to maximize learning opportunities for students on a caseload.
Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students.
Provide support to Lead Teachers, Residents, and/or Fellows by carrying out lesson plans and assisting with learning materials.
Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during extended time.
Review and correct student work assignments.
Assist in the implementation of behavioral intervention plans, which may involve positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills to ensure safety and success.
Assist individual students with self-advocacy regarding their particular needs in the classroom.
Facilitate and support social interactions and foster positive relationships between students on the caseload and their peers and teachers.
Constantly assess progress, communicate results clearly, and use data to inform decisions and set goals.
Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols as necessary.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
Maintain student confidentiality (in consultation with Board Certified Behavior Analyst, as required).
Attend staff professional development sessions, special education team meetings, IEP meetings, and grade level team meetings.
May physically assist with the physical needs of students, as needed.
Provide aide coverage and support to other classrooms and grade levels as needed.
Be available for an extended workday, as needed, to support colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours.
Perform necessary support duties including, but not limited to, coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
Collaborate with grade level teams to provide support, guidance, and advocacy concerning the students on the caseload.
Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with students, including becoming trained in crisis prevention and nonviolent intervention.
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively.
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required.
Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the school's needs.
The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families, and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms.
Physical mobility to move self in various positions to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment.
Engage in other duties as assigned to promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.