Paraeducator - TK-8 - Redwood City
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
- Redwood City, CA
- $20.92-24.84 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, 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.
- The Paraeducator will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and assist students to access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community.
- This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.92 - $24.84 / hour. 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.
- Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs preferred.
- Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:
- 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)
- 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)
- Under the direction of the Education Specialist, work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to reinforce or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas (for both in-class instruction and distance learning).
- 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