Company Description

Organization Overview

KIPP is a national network of free, open‐enrollment, college‐preparatory public schools in under‐resourced communities throughout the United States. There are currently 281 locally‐run KIPP regions in more than 25 states and Washington, DC, and nationally KIPP serves approximately 80,000 students. More than 80 percent of KIPP students come from low‐income households, and more than 95 percent are African American or Hispanic/Latino.  Through high expectations for students and staff, world‐class teachers and principals, more time in school, autonomy over budget and curriculum, and a focus on results, KIPP schools prepare traditionally underserved students for success in college and in life. KIPP schools have been widely recognized for their success in doing so, and today nearly 85% of KIPP alumni nationally have matriculated to college. 

All KIPP schools share a core set of operating principles, known as the Five Pillars, that KIPP believes help to lay the foundation for students to perform at the highest academic levels: High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and a Focus on Results.

KIPP Minnesota Overview

Who we are: KIPP Minnesota Schools is a network of high-performing college-preparatory public charter schools. Next year, we will serve over 400 students in grades K through 8at a school in north Minneapolis. KIPP Minnesota Schools is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization with significant growth plans in the coming years.

What we do: We do whatever it takes to help our students develop knowledge, skills, and strong character. We work relentlessly so that every one of our students has the opportunity to attend college and has access to the life of choice and opportunity that college provides. The KIPP Minnesota Regional Team supports our schools, school leaders, and staff through organizational and academic alignment, business management, strategic planning, and back office functions.

How we do it: There are no shortcuts to success. Outstanding educators, rigorous lessons, more time in school, and strong school culture support our students as they climb the mountain to college. We work as a team, use data, and constantly reflect to improve our practice. We believe all of our KIPPsters can make it to and through college and we stay with them every step of the way.

Why it matters: In our communities, approximately 1 in 10 students earn a college degree. We believe that this is unjust and unacceptable and, most importantly, can be changed. Nationwide, over 85% of KIPP middle school alums matriculate to college.

Job Description

KIPP MN is seeking for exceptional Special Education Paraprofessionals for the current school year.

We offer highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits. 

 Salary : $33,600+  ( To inquire for more details email to hr@kippminnesota.org)

Other benefits we offer include a number of paid days off including breaks (we take a full week in November and other points throughout the school year!) plus 8 additional PTO days for Teachers.  We also have "Friday for you" (AKA an afternoon off) once per month.

Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network comes with several professional advantages. With over 240 schools across the country, our access to resources, development, and professional connections is best in class. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 The Paraprofessional's primary duties include assisting our Teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization management, supervising students, and providing students with a positive and nurturing guide. The Paraprofessional will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials.

• Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.

• Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.

• Supervising students in and out of the classroom.

• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

• Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.

• Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.

• Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.

• Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.

• Assisting Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.

Qualifications

Required 

• High school diploma/GED plus two year degree or higher, 60 credits toward a degree, or the passing of the ParaPro Assessment

• Willingness to work with and show respect for students with special needs

• Able to work independently

• Demonstrated communication skills, patience, and flexibility

• Experience with special education students including EBD, LD, and MMH

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to follow the teacher’s plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents

Highly Preferred 

• Basic child development educational background or knowledge preferred

• CPI Training & Behavioral Intervention Management Experience

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color 

Additional Information

Compensation 

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of KIPP Minnesota’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, free dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and generous paid time off.

How to Apply 

We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online here . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP Minnesota is an employment at-will organization and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Learn more at www.kippminnesota.org.

KIPP:MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: KIPP:MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and  employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business need, job requirements and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP:MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.