Paraeducator - Middle School

Position: Para educator - Middle School (26-27)
Location: Stockton

Description

Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Para educator 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 Para educator 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 $20.00 - $24.00 / 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs preferred.

Experience

Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs preferred.

Education

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 Para Pro Assessment (passing score = 460) or

CBEST exams

Knowledge/skills required

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)

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

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…