KIPP Paraeducator

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Paraeducator to join our team at KIPP Public Schools Northern California. As a Paraeducator, you will play a vital role in supporting students with academic and behavioral needs, working closely with our Education Specialist to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Assist students in small groups or one-to-one assignments to reinforce learning activities in core academic subjects.
• Implement behavior intervention plans, using positive reinforcement strategies and behavior modification techniques to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Foster social interactions and develop positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers.
• Model appropriate behavior and attitudes, providing emotional support and general guidance to students.
• Support students on field trips and school assemblies, ensuring their active participation and engagement.
• Provide testing accommodations, supervising students during extended testing periods.
• Maintain accurate data trackers and student progress records, reporting to the Education Specialist.
• Establish and maintain a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom environment.
• Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene and grooming functions.
• Report suspected health problems to school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom information.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and Student Study Meetings.
• Attend professional growth opportunities and maintain professional standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent, and an AA degree or BA degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460).
• Commitment to KIPP's mission and vision, and a commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
• Strong content area knowledge, and the ability to build relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications, and the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology.
• Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations (preferred).

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 their paths.

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 our appreciation 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.