Instructional Support Specialist

4 days ago


Oakland, California, United States KIPP Public Schools Northern California Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Instructional Support Specialist to join our team at KIPP Public Schools Northern California. As an Instructional Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the academic success of our students by providing instructional support to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for students.
  • Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time.
  • Review and correct student work assignments.
  • Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, 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.
  • Support students in community-based life skills activities such as using public transportation, shopping, and ordering food as directed by Education Specialist.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or the equivalent, and
  • A.A. degree or
  • B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or
  • Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) or
  • CBEST exams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting.
  • Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
  • Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
  • Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
  • Possess strong content area knowledge
  • Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
  • Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
  • Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
  • Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations (preferred)
Working Conditions

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, non-exempt position based on a school year calendar cycle and time off policy, located at our school sites.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. 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.



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