KIPP - Paraeducator - Elementary (26-27)
$43,514–$51,667 year
On-siteRedwood City, California, United States
Redwood City, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$43,514–$51,667 yearHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Job Summary
Reinforce core academic, language, and specialized subject activities for individual or small groups of students in both in-person and distance learning settings. Implement behavior intervention plans using positive reinforcement strategies, facilitate social interactions between students with and without disabilities, and provide emotional support and general guidance. Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene, toileting, and self-help skills while reporting health concerns to school personnel. Provide testing accommodations, maintain accurate student progress records, and participate in IEP meetings and parent conferences. Establish and maintain a safe, cooperative classroom environment and model appropriate behaviors for all students.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- A.A. degree
- B.A. degree
- minimum 48 units in process
- Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460)
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
- Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations
- Ability to navigate school and classroom settings
- Ability to access and utilize technology
- Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs
- Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
- Consistent & on time attendance during school work hours
- Adhere to KIPP's health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies' recommendations
- Ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives
- Work with interruptions
- Concentrate for long periods of time
- Read
- Calculate
- Perform routine math problems
- Memorize and recall objects and people
- Ability to work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to reinforce or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas (for both in-class instruction and distance learning)
- Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors
- Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers
- Assist all students by modeling appropriate behavior and attitudes and providing emotional support and general guidance
- Support students to be active participants on field trips and school assemblies or productions
- Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time
- Provide the Education Specialist with information on student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate data trackers, student progress records/logs
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment
- Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene and grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills
- Report suspected health problems to the appropriate school personnel
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom information in accordance with legal requirements and KIPP policies
- Maintain instructional program in case of temporary absence of the Education Specialist
- Attend and participate in IEP meetings, parent‐teacher conferences, and Student Study Meetings
- Maintain professional standards and competence through participation in professional growth opportunities provided by KIPP Bay Area Public Schools and in self‐directed professional growth activities
Desired Qualifications
- Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
- Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations (preferred)
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