Job Description

KIPP St. Louis Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care to students with special needs. Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote the academic achievement and personal development of this and other special need students.

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 24, 2023

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

** Instructional Delivery**

• Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
• Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs
• Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules and consequences
• Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs

** Constant Learning**

• Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
• Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

** Academic and Cultural Support**

• Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
• Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary

** Other Essential Functions**

• Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designated
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization, and suctioning equipment
• Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by the teacher or administrator

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• A high school diploma or GED and Missouri Substitute Certification ( required )
• Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Substitute Certification (preferred)
• Experience working with students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to accept and implement professional feedback

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony and more!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards
• Generous time off:
  • Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
  • Paid parental leave for new families
  • Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break
  • Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
• On-going professional development opportunities:
  • Weekly coaching sessions
  • Weekly school-based professional development
  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.