Paraprofessional 26.27 School Year

Position Overview

Every day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Long Term Paraprofessionals provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students, but more specifically, students that require high needs support.

Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in our Kindergarten classrooms. They will work alongside our Teacher Aides in supporting our high needs Kippsters.

Who we are

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission

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.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students.Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?

We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

Position type: Full time, exempt, 10 Month

Reporting & Collaboration

Autonomy & Decision Making

- 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

Outcomes: What will I be evaluated on?

- Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities and other times as designated

What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?

- Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
- Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor

What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?

- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
- Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences

KIPP uses Indicators of Excellence (IOE) to codify what great looks like in daily work. For this role, the IOEs include:

- Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
- 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
- Focusing on supporting kindergarten students that example a high focus of support based on their social and emotional need

What you bring to the table

Responsibilities

Direct Manager: School Leader & Asst. School Leader; Direct Reports: Special Education Teachers; Key Collaborators: Paraprofessionals & Gen. Ed. Teachers; Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from; Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

Requirements

Substitute Certification; A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit

Nice to have

Paraprofessional Certification; Experience working with students that have special needs; Bachelors degree from an accredited 4 year, university or college