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

KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools•Lynn, MA

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 collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, students, and families to support students’ social and academic growth. They support students on their caseload and work with Lead Teachers to help ensure instruction is rigorous and accessible in a joyful, caring, and inclusive school environment. Aides provide individual and small-group support, assist with instruction and learning materials, implement behavioral supports, accommodate testing needs, and collect and use student progress and behavior data. They may also support students’ physical needs and perform other school duties, including coverage, transportation, lunch, and dismissal support. The position follows the school-year calendar and is described as an exempt role with a minimum base salary of $37,000 to $50,000 per 1.0 FTE/45-hour workweek. It includes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses when eligible.

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including a strong belief in the potential of all students.
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 and reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely, reasonable judgments and decisions.
Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs.
Interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
Effective communication skills for exchanging information with students, staff, families, and others across in-person, written, group, and virtual settings.
Physical mobility to kneel, walk, push or pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead as needed.
Physical strength to periodically lift or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student in an emergency to prevent harm to the student or others.
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and operate 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 or tactical restraint procedures.
Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support.

Responsibilities

Provide individual (1:1) and group support to students who need additional assistance beyond general classroom instruction.
Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor, complement classroom instruction for students on a caseload.
Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students.
Carry out lesson plans and assist with learning materials for Lead Teachers, Residents, and/or Fellows.
Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students in a separate location or during extended testing time.
Review and correct student work assignments.
Assist in implementing behavioral intervention plans, including positive reinforcement and behavior modification strategies, to support student safety and success.
Help students advocate for their needs in the classroom.
Facilitate social interactions and foster positive relationships between students on the caseload, peers, and teachers.
Assess student progress, communicate results, and use data to inform decisions and goals.
Follow and record data for prescribed toilet-training protocols when necessary.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
Maintain student confidentiality, consulting with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as required.
Attend staff professional development, special education team meetings, IEP meetings, and grade-level team meetings.
Physically assist with students’ physical needs as needed.
Obtain one of the required Aide qualifications within one year of hire: an associate’s degree, 48 college credit hours, or a qualifying ParaPro Assessment score.
Provide 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 school hours.
Perform support duties such as coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
Collaborate with grade-level teams to provide support, guidance, and advocacy for students on the caseload.
Use safe and appropriate student-handling procedures and become trained in crisis prevention and nonviolent intervention.
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.
Collect and interpret data, evaluate information, identify problems, draw conclusions, and make timely, reasonable decisions in accordance with school needs.
Use self-awareness, flexibility, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and self-management to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, foster relationships, and manage conflict.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms.
Perform other duties as assigned to promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.