26-27 Paraprofessional

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

KIPP New Jersey is looking for a strong candidate with a track record of developing future leaders. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of strong leadership in generating student achievement. You are committed to doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed.
 
Here’s what you need to know:       
Our paraprofessionals guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our paraprofessionals are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classrooms. They love students, working with families, and the community they serve. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Joining our schools as a paraprofessional comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are a few for this position:

• Provide small group or 1:1 instructional assistance in the form of remediation and repeated practice.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Implement and track progress of behavior intervention plans (BIP) with fidelity.
• Conduct attendance, maintain daily student progress records, and program tracking.
• Transition students to and from all related service sessions (speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, group/individual counseling, academic small groups)
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Work with teachers to implement an integrated curriculum and student-centered environment
• Participate in the development and execution of individual, classroom-wide, and/or school-wide culture supports for students in accordance with school values.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Must Haves   

• Have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited institution 
• ABS training
• IEP knowledge
• Hold high expectations for each student 
• Exhibit positive rapport with students 
• A desire to have fun every day

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to Paraprofessional staff. Salaries are paid according to a scale based on years of in-role experience, ranging from $38,080 to $66,580.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ  offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:  

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision 
• Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan for qualified roles
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break 
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
• A school-issued laptop

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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