26-27 Paraprofessional

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

KIPP New Jersey is looking for a strong candidate with a track record of developing future leaders. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of strong leadership in generating student achievement. You are committed to doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

Here’s what you need to know

Our paraprofessionals guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our paraprofessionals are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classrooms. They love students, working with families, and the community they serve.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Joining our schools as a paraprofessional comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are a few for this position:

Responsibilities

Provide small group or 1:1 instructional assistance in the form of remediation and repeated practice.; Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.; Implement and track progress of behavior intervention plans (BIP) with fidelity.; Conduct attendance, maintain daily student progress records, and program tracking.; Transition students to and from all related service sessions (speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, group/individual counseling, academic small groups); Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.; Work with teachers to implement an integrated curriculum and student-centered environment; Participate in the development and execution of individual, classroom-wide, and/or school-wide culture supports for students in accordance with school values.; Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Requirements

Have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited institution; ABS training; IEP knowledge; Hold high expectations for each student; Exhibit positive rapport with students; A desire to have fun every day