Job Description

Paraprofessionals in KIPP New Orleans Schools see an opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of students and families by preparing students for success in college and beyond. If you share in our belief and deep commitment to this vision, if you have a proven willingness to do whatever it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment with like-minded teachers, then you are already a KIPP paraprofessional.

We are looking for paraprofessionals who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. We look for paraprofessionals with at least two years experience and a desire to make a difference in the lives of students in New Orleans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Education

• Assists in the delivery of special education services under the supervision of the Special Education teacher

• Supports the instruction in the classroom for the assigned student(s)

• Assists assigned student(s) with classroom assignments and homework

• Supports instructional aspects of student(s) IEP(s)

• Works to keep student(s) on task during classroom instruction

• Provides behavioral support throughout the school day

• Supports student IEP goals in areas of academics, social emotional and related service areas

• Medical care and assistance for students may be required as part of a student’s health plan (must be willing to be trained)

Instructional Duties

• Supports lessons that lead to standards mastery

• Supports teachers in using push-in/pull-out class time effectively to ensure lesson cycle is effectively accomplished

• Provides individual students with one-on-one assistance and tutoring as needed

Goals and Behavior Management

• Invests student(s) in achieving their goals

• Commands respect and refuses to tolerate disruptions

• Helps students connect their behavior to achieving goals and school values

• Supports the use of an organized system to use assessment data to monitor the progress of assigned student

School-Wide Duties

• Collaborates with teachers, SPED staff, and school leadership to create effective practices and policies

• Participates in school-wide duty rotations, meetings, and events

• Performs other duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma (required)

• Previous experience working with students with health plans is preferred

• Experience in an urban, open admissions school

• Experience working with and a deep commitment to at-risk students and families

• Demonstrated record of setting high expectations for students with special needs

• Great communication and collaboration abilities

• All employees hired after Friday, August 20, 2021 must be able to provide documentation that either the new-hire employee has received a COVID-19 vaccination or has requested and been granted reasonable accommodation from the KNOS Director of HR to be exempted from the requirements of this policy.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. Light lifting of equipment may be required (up to 20 lbs.)

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP New Orleans Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

• Healthcare (including vision, dental, and short-term disability) provided for employees

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% salary match

• On-going professional development opportunities:

  • Mentor programs for new teachers
  • School-based PD over the summer, including 3-5 regional PD days
  • 3-4 regional PD days during the year for all KIPP New Orleans teachers
  • Ongoing coaching and school-based PD throughout the year

• Generous time off:

  • 90 PTO hours that equal 10 days a year
  • 29 holidays a year including Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break