Company Description

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of 19 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

Job Description

Position Summary

• Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Paraeducator will primarily assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom and other school settings (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually).  
• These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings.  
• The Paraeducator will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and assist students to access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community. 

Qualifications

Experience:

• Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs preferred.

Education:

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education - defined as completion of 48 semester hours (or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework; or
• Obtained an associate (or higher) degree; or
• Pass the CBEST or a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is preferred. Paraeducators who are hired to work with KIPP Public Schools Northern California who do not hold this certification will receive support in completing this certification.

Additional Information

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