Special Education Paraprofessional

KIPP • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP TX Team and Family we embrace, honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each of our little and big KIPPsters. We are committed to attracting and developing individuals who are grounded in the experiences of our families, as we know we are at our best when center our students', families' and communities' realities. As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Special Education Instructional Aide, your core responsibilities include: Work with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the special education and/or general education teacher. Assist with direct academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activities. Tutor individual students and help them prepare assignments or explain material they do not understand. Supervise and accompany special education students to the office, bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc. Communicate regularly with classroom teacher and parents regarding student’s needs and progress. Some positions may require the employee to be able to stay with excessively disruptive or aggressive students during which time the employee may need to restrain, hold, lift, apply physical management techniques, and crisis intervention techniques for the student. Provide clerical support to teachers which may include, but is not limited to, creating photocopies, preparing materials, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours) or possess an associate’s (or higher) degree
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Meet the state’s paraprofessional certification exam and requirements
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in inclusion, life skills and/or behavioral support setting
• Experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the special education and/or general education teacher
• Assist with direct academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activities
• Tutor individual students and help them prepare assignments or explain material they do not understand
• Supervise and accompany special education students to the office, bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teacher and parents regarding student’s needs and progress
• Provide clerical support to teachers which may include, but is not limited to, creating photocopies, preparing materials, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED