Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide (25-26) at KIPP Texas Public Schools

Join to apply for the Instructional Aide (25-26) role at KIPP Texas Public Schools. This is a general posting for potential future opportunities; applications are collected on a rolling basis and reviewed for opportunities that match your skills and experience. Communication regarding next steps may occur only when an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in KIPP Texas.

• 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 stay with excessively disruptive or aggressive students and, when necessary, restrain, hold, lift, apply physical management techniques, and crisis intervention techniques; this may be required for student safety.
• Provide clerical support to teachers (e.g., creating photocopies, preparing materials).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that instructional aides performing instructional duties on Title I campuses meet Highly Qualified standards, particularly on Title I, Part A site or on a campus where part of the salary is paid by Title I, Part

A.

High school diploma or recognized equivalent, and one of the following:

• Complete at least two years of college coursework (48 semester hours or equivalent) or an applicable number of hours as defined by the institution; or
• Possess an associate degree (or higher); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local academic assessment demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

• Prior experience working in inclusion, life skills and/or behavioral support settings (preferred).
• Experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Physical and emotional endurance to work with challenging students; maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to engage in restraints such as hug containment, elbow-to-hip containment, and two-person containment with middle school students on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift and position students with physical disabilities or assist students with personal hygiene routines such as toileting and feeding.
• Knowledge of classroom management and child development techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and procedures.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required for dual language classroom assignments.

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, especially in underserved communities.
• Desire to teach an academically intensive curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Willingness to learn and seek feedback to increase effectiveness as a professional.
• Flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to meet student needs.

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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