Paraprofessional

Kipp Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Baltimore seeks a Paraprofessional to support student learning and create an inclusive classroom environment. You will work with teachers to reinforce lessons, support one-to-one and small-group instruction, and help implement IEP/504 accommodations.

The role emphasizes data-driven progress monitoring, behavior support, and collaboration with the school team to help students succeed in academics and personal growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 48 college credits or Para Pro Assessment.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Understanding of what motivates student learning.
• Understanding of classroom curriculum.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and arithmetic.
• Ability to exercise patience and composure with children, including those with special needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Engage students during daily instructional time to meet learning goals with guidance from teachers.
• Implement interventions and behavior strategies per IEP/504 plan.
• Assist with personal needs and assistive technology per IEP/504 plan.
• Support with assignment completion and reinforce classroom instruction.
• Assist with accommodations during class, district, and state assessments.
• Apply accommodations, scaffolds, and modifications to core content as directed.
• Provide behavioral management and de-escalation as needed.
• Maintain weekly data tracking to monitor student growth and inform interventions.

Skills

Student motivation

Classroom environment

Communication

Confidentiality

Data tracking

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or Para Pro Assessment

Tools

SSM system

Job description

The Paraprofessional plays an important role in supporting student learning and helping create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. Working closely with the classroom teacher and school leadership, the Paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral support to students, assists with classroom activities, and helps ensure students have the resources and guidance they need to succeed.

The Paraprofessional collaborates with teachers to reinforce lessons, support individual and small-group instruction, and promote positive student behavior. Through patience, flexibility, and a commitment to student growth, the Paraprofessional helps advance KIPP Baltimore’s mission of providing students with the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Job Description

Direct Student Support and IEP Documentation

Actively engage students within daily instructional time to meet learning goals, during both whole-group, small group, and 1:1 instruction with materials and guidance from teachers

Implement all interventions and behavior strategies as outlined in the student’s IEP or 504 plan

Support with necessary student personal needs (hygiene, medical) and/or assisted technology and augmentative devices if noted in the IEP or 504 plan

Support with assignment completion and reiteration of classroom instruction to improve academic outcomes

Support with implementation of accommodations during class, district and state assessments

Implement accommodations, scaffolds, and modifications to core curriculum as directed by the teacher to ensure access to grade-level content

Provide behavioral management, effectively implementing de-escalation strategies as needed

Maintain consistent weekly data tracking to monitor student growth, leveraging these insights during collaborative reflections with providers to drive data-informed adjustments to student interventions

Maintain logs in SSM and contribute to Para Justification completion in readiness for the student’s IEP + 504 plan

Actively participate in IEP + 504 meetings, providing meaningful input regarding the students performance

Qualifications

Graduation from High school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate

• At least 48 college credits from an accredited college or university or successful completion of the MSDE Para Pro Assessment
• One year of experience working with children
• Understanding of what motivates student learning
• Understanding of the curriculum in the classroom to which assigned
• Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling punctuation, grammar and arithmetic
• Ability to exercise patience and composure in working with children including those who have special needs
• Ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with City Schools¿ policies, procedures, and general practice
• Ability to work effectively with staff and children
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain clerical and student records
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine instructional tasks
• A passion for the mission of KIPP Baltimore.

Additional Information

Start Date: Immediate

For more information about this position, please contact Cha`Dalena Hart, Recruitment Manager, at [e-mail] or 410-499-9673

Statement of Non-Discrimination: KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff. KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

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