Middle School: Special Education, Aide - Greater Boston (2026-2027)
$37,000–$50,000 year
On-siteLynn, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Guide and assist individual students with 1:1 support and groups requiring additional attention, complementing classroom instruction to maximize learning opportunities for students on your caseload. Assist teachers in creating curriculum modifications, provide testing accommodations, and review and correct student work assignments. Implement behavioral intervention plans using positive reinforcement strategies, facilitate social interactions, and support self-advocacy while constantly assessing progress and using data to inform decisions. Provide aide coverage to other classrooms and perform support duties including bus, lunch, and dismissal. Obtain required qualifications within one year, such as an Associate's Degree or passing the ParaPro Assessment, and collaborate with grade level teams to advocate for student needs.
Required Qualifications
- Deep alignment with KIPP MA's mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
- Possess an Associate's Degree OR have completed 48 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 464 within a year of hire
- Pass Criminal Background Checks
- Physical mobility 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
- Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
- Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
- Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
- The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers
- Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
- Experience and/or training in proper physical/tactical restraint procedure
- Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support
- Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
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