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

KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools • Lynn, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is seeking committed, compassionate, and culturally competent Aides to support students who need additional assistance to succeed in the classroom. Aides work with individual students and groups, collaborating with teachers, school leaders, students, and families to support social and academic growth. They work with the Lead Teacher to help ensure instruction is rigorous and accessible, and to create a joyful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The position follows the school-year calendar and is described as an exempt role at 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week. Aides may be assigned additional duties that help promote a positive and safe learning environment.

Requirements

• Within one year of hire, possess an Associate’s 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 decisions.
• Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to work in a setting with students who express diverse needs.
• Interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, build relationships, and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
• Effective communication skills for exchanging information in person, in writing, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms.
• Physical mobility to perform duties that may involve 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, in an emergency, physically restrain a student to prevent harm to themselves or others.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and for operating a computer and office equipment.

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/tactical restraint procedures.
• Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and/or small-group support to students, separate from general classroom instruction as needed.
• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor, complement classroom instruction and 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.
• Help implement behavioral intervention plans, including positive reinforcement and behavior-modification strategies, to support student safety and success.
• Support students in self-advocating about their needs in the classroom.
• Facilitate social interactions and foster positive relationships between students on the caseload, their peers, and teachers.
• Assess student progress, communicate results, and use data to inform decisions and goals.
• Provide physical assistance with students’ needs when required.
• Provide 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 for students on the caseload.
• Maintain dependable attendance in accordance with the school calendar.
• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and participate in required regional professional development and community events.
• Communicate and collaborate with students, staff, families, and others to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Perform occasional additional duties as assigned to support a positive and safe learning environment.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years.
• Other bonuses when eligible.
• Experienced and dedicated leadership and staff support, with consistent school-wide systems and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed