Elementary School: Special Education Aide - Lynn, MA (2026-2027)

Kipp Ma; Lynn (MA); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Longevity bonus

Full-time position

Résumé du poste

KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary School, part of the KIPP MA network, seeks an Elementary School Special Education Aide to support students requiring additional help. You will work with teachers and families to enhance social and academic growth, ensuring instructional accessibility and rigorous learning for each student on your caseload.

The role emphasizes collaboration, anti-racist practice, and a commitment to creating a caring and joyful school culture with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score 464 within 1 year of hire.
• Experience or training in restraint procedures preferred.
• Experience with ABA techniques is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students on caseload.
• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson plans and materials.
• Support testing accommodations and extended time.
• Collaborate with teachers, family, and leaders to meet student needs.
• Maintain attendance and participate in professional development.

Connaissances

ParaPro Assessment

Behavioral support

Data-informed decisions

Anti-racism & equity

Formation

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

ParaPro 464 score

Outils

ABA techniques

Physical/tactical restraint

Description du poste

Elementary School: Special Education Aide - Lynn, MA (2026-2027)

KIPP MA KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary School - Lynn, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961070

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Aide

KIPP MA is looking for committed, compassionate, and culturally competent Aides who have the power to amplify our children’s potential by contributing to creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. KIPP MA Aides work with students who require additional support in order to be successful in the classroom. The Aide works collectively with teachers, school leaders, students, and family members to meet the needs of our students, ensuring their social and academic growth as they gain the skills needed to excel in school and beyond. Aides are crucial in the growth and success of the students on their caseload and work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to ensure that all students engage in instruction at a level that is rigorous and accessible. Together, we seek to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community where educators make long term transformative outcomes for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Responsibilities

• Guide and assist individual students (1:1 support) and/or group of students with the requisite attention needed, which is separate from the general class
• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor, complement classroom instruction to help maximize the learning opportunities for students on a caseload including, but not limited to:
• Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students
• Provide support to Lead Teachers, Residents, and/or Fellows by carrying out lesson plans and assisting with learning materials
• Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time
• Review and correct student work assignments
• Assist in the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which may involve use of positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills or knowledge to ensure safety and success for individual students
• Assist individual students with self-advocacy about particular needs while in the classroom
• Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students on the caseload and their peers and teachers
• Constantly assess progress, communicate results clearly, and use data to inform decisions and set goals
• May physically assist with physical needs of students, as needed

School and Professional Responsibilities

• Provide aide coverage and support to other classrooms and grade levels as needed
• Be available for an extended workday, as needed, to support colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours
• Perform necessary support duties including, but not limited to, coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
• Collaborate with grade level teams to provide support, guidance, and advocacy concerning the students on the caseload
• Dependable attendance according to our school calendar

Regional Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Obtain required requirements for an Aide within one year of hire, which includes one of the following:
• Associate’s Degree OR
• 48 college credit hours OR
• Pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of 464 with study resources and support from KIPP MA
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA aides are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit aides to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that aides will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to attend to physical requirements of students may Include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting with personal care (such as eating, bathroom use, personal hygiene) as needed
• Mobility needs inside school buildings and outside (such as during recess) as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 15 lbs or more, as needed
• Physical/tactical restraint procedures, as needed
• Ability and flexibility to shift in reaction to student need

QUALIFICATIONS

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment (preferred)
• Possess an Associate’s Degree OR have completed 48 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of 464 within a year of hire
• Experience and/or training in proper physical/tactical restraint procedure (preferred)
• Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support (preferred)
• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What We Offer

The starting base salary range for this exempt position is $37,000 to $45,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1K signing bonus—and $2K retention and $3K longevity bonuses in subsequent years.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary School

KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (KALE) will be the fifth school to open in the KIPP:MA network. In August, 2015, we will welcome a founding class of 120 kindergarteners. For the first time, we will be able to offer a K-12 education to students in Lynn.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Talent Team
• 20 Wheeler Street
• Lynn, Massachusetts 01902
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]