KIPP Paraeducator

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The Paraeducator will primarily assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom and other school settings (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually). These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings.

• Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers.
• Assist all students by modeling appropriate behavior and attitudes and providing emotional support and general guidance.
• Support students to be active participants on field trips and school assemblies or productions.
• Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time.
• Provide the Education Specialist with information on student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate data trackers, student progress records/logs.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
• Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene and grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.
• Report suspected health problems to the appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom information in accordance with legal requirements and KIPP policies.
• Maintain instructional program in case of temporary absence of the Education Specialist.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and Student Study Meetings.
• Maintain professional standards and competence through participation in professional growth opportunities provided by KIPP Bay Area Public Schools and in self-directed professional growth activities.
• Consistent & on time attendance during school work hours.
• Adhere to KIPP's health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies' recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.