Instructional Aide - Elementary School (26-27)

**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 an in-person classroom setting and virtually). - These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student. - The Instructional Aide will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned. - **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** **Experience:** - Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting. **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 ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) **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 Lead Teacher, work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to tutor, 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 establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment. - Prepare and set up instructional materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; maintain instructional material 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 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. - 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. **Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands** **Physical:** Ability to navigate school and classroom se…