Instructional Aide - Middle School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is seeking an Instructional Aide to support students in core academics and behavior in both in-person and virtual settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with Lead Teacher, learning accommodations, and a strong commitment to inclusive education.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with A.A. or B.A. preferred, and ParaPro testing or equivalent experience. Competitive benefits and 12-month pay with break pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting.
• High school diploma or the equivalent, and an A.A. degree or B.A. degree (or 48 units) or pass ParaPro.
• Commitment to KIPP mission and being an anti-racist educator.

Responsibilities

• Tutor in small groups or one-to-one, reinforce learning in core topics and language.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and learning environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and equipment for activities.
• Assist teachers with curriculum modifications for students.
• Provide testing accommodations and supervise exams when needed.
• Review and correct student work; support behavior interventions.
• Support social interactions and foster positive peer relationships.
• Assist daily living activities as needed and monitor safety.

Skills

Mission alignment

Anti-racist educator

High expectations for students

Content area knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

G Suite proficiency

instructional tech for distance

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A.A. degree

B.A. degree or 48 units

Pass ETS ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Google Classroom

Hangout

Docs

Sheets

Slides

Zoom

Nearpod

Job description

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually).
• These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student.
• The Instructional Aide will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned.
• This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaksand summer break.The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average,significantly more than our district peers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting.

Education:

• Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:
• High school diploma or the equivalent, and
• A.A. degree or
• B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or
• Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460)

Knowledge/skills required:

• 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)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to tutor, 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 establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
• Prepare and set up instructional materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; maintain instructional material and equipment.
• Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for students.
• 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 behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, 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.
• Support students in community- based life skills activities such as using public transportation, shopping, and ordering food as directed by Education Specialist.
• Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Personal Care & Safety (as needed based on student plans)

• Assist students with activities of daily living (e.g., toileting/diapering, eating, dressing, mobility) and safe transfers following training and protocols.
• Monitor and report health/safety concerns promptly per school procedures.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: 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.

Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, 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.

Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, non-exempt position based on a school year calendar cycle and time off policy, located at our school sites.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaksand summer break.The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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 that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and 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

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaksand summer break.The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

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