Inclusion and Support Specialist

7 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Kipp Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Special Education Support Professional to join our team at KIPP Texas Public Schools. As a Special Education Support Professional, you will play a critical role in ensuring our students with special needs receive the support and accommodations they require to succeed academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with special education and general education teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
  • Provide direct support to students with special needs in instructional and classroom activities, including academic, functional, and physical activities.
  • Tutor individual students and assist them in preparing assignments or explaining material they do not understand.
  • Supervise and accompany special education students to various locations within the school, including the office, bus, classroom, and cafeteria.
  • Communicate regularly with classroom teachers and parents regarding student progress and needs.
  • Assist with crisis intervention techniques and physical management strategies for students with special needs.
  • Provide clerical support to teachers, including creating photocopies, preparing materials, and performing other administrative tasks as assigned.
Requirements
  • Highly Qualified Instructional Aide certification or equivalent.
  • Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
  • Knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
  • Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, and/or intellectual disabilities.
  • Ability to engage in restraints and crisis intervention techniques, including hug containment, elbow to hip containment, and two-person containment.
  • Ability to lift and position students with physical disabilities or assist with personal hygiene routines.
  • Knowledge of classroom management and child development techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in inclusion, life skills, and/or behavioral support settings.
  • Experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
  • Physical and emotional endurance to deal with challenging students and maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Competencies
  • Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas' mission, students, families, and community.
  • Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students living in educationally underserved communities.
  • Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
  • Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional.
  • Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students.


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