Instructional Aide - Elementary School

Position Summary

Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom (both in–person and virtually). The aide will help maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student and support classroom and school‑wide behavior.

• Assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school‑wide behavior.
• Perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned.
• Provide instruction and support to students in small groups or one‑to‑one assignments across core academic and specialized subject areas.
• Prepare, set up, and maintain instructional materials and equipment.
• 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.
• Facilitate social interactions and support positive relationships between students with disabilities and their peers.
• Model appropriate behavior and provide emotional support and general guidance.
• Support students during field trips, school assemblies, and community‑based life skills activities.
• Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; A.A., B.A., or equivalent with a minimum of 48 units.
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment (passing score = 460).
• Strong content area knowledge and the ability to build relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Strong communication skills 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 (Zoom, Nearpod).
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Commitment to KIPP mission, anti‑racist education, and belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.

• Physical: navigate school and classroom settings, access and use technology, occasional lifting of 1–20 lb.
• Mental: meet deadlines, analyze problems, handle interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, memorize, and recall information.
• Environmental: work in a school and classroom environment with constant interruptions and distractions.

Full‑time, 40 hour a week, non‑exempt position based on a school year calendar cycle and time‑off policy. Salary range: $20.00–$24.00 per hour, paid over a 12‑month period (including school breaks and summer break) and includes an additional 60 days of school‑break pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and transportation.