Job Description

The Paraprofessional will provide high-quality one-on-one support for students with behavior needs. In addition, they will assist teachers as needed with whole class and small ground instruction. The KIPP Indy community holds one another to high standards, cognizant that success and happiness can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibit positive rapport with students, families, and staff
• Internalize lesson plans to execute at a high level
• Use assessment data to inform planning and modify lesson plans to meet the needs of students
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom
• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
• Participate in weekly content professional development meetings outside of school hours
• Serve on school committees as needed
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.

EXPECTATIONS

• Attend before or after school meetings as needed.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including three weeks during the summer
• Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with all staff
• Uphold the code of conduct and all school policies

COMPETENCIES

• Believes deeply that all students can learn and deserve a high-quality education
• Perseveres through challenges and is adaptable to change
• Understands their own strengths and weaknesses and shows initiative in seeking ways to always improve
• Develops strong relationships
• Communicates across lines of differences and proactively creates inclusive environments
• Uses data to solve problems

Qualifications

• Pass a criminal background check (Required)
• Experience working with students (Preferred)

Additional Information

COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. Teachers are also eligible for performance-based bonuses.

KIPP Indy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.