KIPP - Instructional Aide - Elementary School (26-27)

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity

Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide/After School Instructor 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, during and after school hours. 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.

In addition, the Instructional Aide/After School Instructor will work directly with a group of 60-80 elementary school students, providing homework assistance, academic support and enrichment activities after school on site at KIPP Bayview Elementary. Candidate’s ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, is essential to success.

Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire school year.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.92 - $24.84 / 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.

Qualifications

Experience:

●     A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

Required Education/Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:

• High school diploma or the equivalent, and one of the below:

  • A.A. degree or
  • B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or
  • Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460)
  • Pass the CBEST exams

Knowledge/skills required:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.