KIPP - Instructional Aide - Elementary School (26-27)
About this role
Company Description
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
Job Description
Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide/After School Instructor 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, during and after school hours. 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.
In addition, the Instructional Aide/After School Instructor will work directly with a group of 60-80 elementary school students, providing homework assistance, academic support and enrichment activities after school on site at KIPP Bayview Elementary. Candidate’s ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, is essential to success.
Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire school year.
This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.92 - $24.84 / 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Experience:
● A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
Required Education/Certifications:
CPR/First Aid Certification
Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:
High school diploma or the equivalent, and one of the below:
A.A. degree or
B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or
Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460)
Pass the CBEST exams
Knowledge/skills required:
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents and community leaders.
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company at a glance
Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress.
As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!
Top Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Professional development
- Coaching
- Collaboration
- School break pay
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