Elementary School: Special Education, Aide - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is looking for committed, compassionate, and culturally competent Aides who have the power to amplify our children's potential by contributing to creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Aides work with students who require additional support in order to be successful in the classroom. The Aide works collectively with teachers, school leaders, students, and family members to meet the needs of our students, ensuring their social and academic growth as they gain the skills needed to excel in school and beyond.

Responsibilities

Guide and assist individual students (1:1 support) and/or group of students with the requisite attention needed, which is separate from the general class; Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor, complement classroom instruction to help maximize the learning opportunities for students on a caseload; Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students; Provide support to Lead Teachers, Residents, and/or Fellows by carrying out lesson plans and assisting with learning materials; 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 behavioral intervention plans which may involve use of positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, and other skills or knowledge to ensure safety and success for individual students; Assist individual students with self-advocacy about particular needs while in the classroom; Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students on the caseload and their peers and teachers; Constantly assess progress, communicate results clearly, and use data to inform decisions and set goals; May physically assist with physical needs of students, as needed; Provide aide coverage and support to other classrooms and grade levels as needed; Be available for an extended workday, as needed, to support colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours; Perform necessary support duties including, but not limited to, coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties; Collaborate with grade level teams to provide support, guidance, and advocacy concerning the students on the caseload; Dependable attendance according to our school calendar; Embody KIPP MA's Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively; Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA's mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students; Possess an Associate's Degree OR have completed 48 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 464 within a year of hire; Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite; Pass Criminal Background Checks; Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead; Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation; Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

Nice to have

Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment; Experience and/or training in proper physical/tactical restraint procedure; Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support

Benefits

Signing bonus of $1,000; Annual retention bonus of $2,000 in subsequent years; Other bonuses when eligible; School Year calendar; Study resources and support from KIPP MA for ParaPro