Paraeducator - Elementary School

Para educator – Elementary School (25-26)

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• Reporting to the school leader and 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-person and virtually.
• These duties are 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 help students access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community.

Salary: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour over a 12‑month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. Additional 60 days of school‑break pay is provided, resulting in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly higher 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 equivalent
  • A.A. degree
  • B.A. degree or minimum 48 units in progress
  • Passed the ETS Para Pro Assessment (passing score 460)
  • Passed the CBEST exams

• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
• Commitment to being an anti‑racist educator
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Possesses strong content‑area knowledge
• Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
• Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology for in‑class and distance learning (e.g., 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 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 using approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Facilitate and support social interactions and foster positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non‑disabled peers.
• Model appropriate behavior, attitudes, provide emotional support and general guidance to all students.
• Support students to be active participants on field trips and school assemblies or productions.
• Provide testing accommodations, including supervision of students completing tests in a separate location or during extended time.
• Provide the Education Specialist with information on student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate data trackers and 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…