About this role
Company Description
KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 270 schools nationwide, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,400 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 16% receive special education services, and 15% are designated as Multilingual Learners. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
Job Description
The Paraprofessional will provide high-quality one-on-one support for students with behavior needs. In addition, they will assist teachers as needed with whole class and small ground instruction. The KIPP Indy community holds one another to high standards, cognizant that success and happiness can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Support: Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction. Provide small group and one-on-one support for students.
- Student Engagement: Help manage classroom routines, engage students in learning activities, and provide ongoing encouragement to support student success.
- Collaborative Planning: Partner with the classroom Teachers, and other staff to monitor student progress, identify areas of growth, and develop instructional strategies tailored to meet students' needs.
- Classroom Management: Support the creation and maintenance of a positive, inclusive, and productive classroom environment, ensuring that students are respectful, engaged, and motivated to achieve their academic goals.
- Commitment to Community: Participate in weekly content professional development meetings outside of school hours
- Serve on school committees as needed
- Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
EXPECTATIONS
- Attend before or after school meetings as needed.
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including three weeks during the summer
- Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with all staff
- Uphold the code of conduct and all school policies
COMPETENCIES
- Believes deeply that all students can learn and deserve a high-quality education
- Perseveres through challenges and is adaptable to change
- Understands their own strengths and weaknesses and shows initiative in seeking ways to always improve
- Develops strong relationships
- Communicates across lines of differences and proactively creates inclusive environments
- Uses data to solve problems
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a high school diploma required.
- Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
- Collaboration: Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve common goals for student success.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing classroom needs and maintain a positive, energetic attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records of student progress.
Additional Information
This is an hourly position. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. Teachers are also eligible for performance-based bonuses.
KIPP Indy Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Other facts
About KIPP
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!
What you'll do
- The Paraprofessional will provide one-on-one support for students with behavior needs and assist teachers with instruction. They will also help manage classroom routines and engage students in learning activities.
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