KIPP - Paraeducator; Mild​/Mod - Middle School - San Jose

Company Description

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. We value the dedication, hard work, and passion of teachers and support them with professional development, coaching, and collaboration.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Reporting to the school leader and under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Para educator will assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individuals or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom, and other school settings (both in‑person and virtually). These duties are designed to complement the instructional program, maximizing learning opportunities across educational settings.

The Para educator will also assist in establishing and implementing appropriate classroom and school‑wide behavior plans and help students access all aspects of the educational environment.

Role is paid over a 12‑month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. Salary range: $20.92 – $24.84 per hour, plus 60 days of school break pay, resulting in annualized pay that is on average significantly higher than district peers.

• Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs (preferred).

• Title I paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A.A. degree, B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in progress).
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment (passing score = 460).

• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
• Commitment to being an anti‑racist educator.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Strong content area knowledge.
• Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Ability to learn and use instructional technology to support in‑class and distance learning (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod).
• Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations (preferred).

• Work with students in small groups or one‑to‑one assignments to reinforce core academic, language, and specialized subject areas (in‑class and distance learning).
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention plans using approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills to maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Facilitate and support social interactions among students with disabilities and their non‑disabled peers.
• Model appropriate behavior, provide emotional support, and general guidance to all students.
• Support students in participating on field trips and school assemblies or productions.
• Provide testing accommodations, supervising students completing tests in a separate location or with extended time.
• Maintain accurate data trackers, progress records/logs, and provide the Education Specialist with information on student progress.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, cooperative classroom and learning environment.
• Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene and grooming functions (e.g., toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self‑help skills).
• Report suspected health problems to appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom information per…