Paraprofessional (23.24 School Year - immediately hiring)

Company Description

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.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school. 

Job Description

KIPP St. Louis Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care to students with special needs.  Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote the academic achievement and personal development of this and other special need students.  

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 24, 2023

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Instructional Delivery

• Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
• Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs
• Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules and consequences
• Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs

Constant Learning

• Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• 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
• Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
• Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

Academic and Cultural Support

• 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

Other Essential Functions

• Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designated
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization, and suctioning equipment
• Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by the teacher or administrator

Qualifications

What you bring to the table: 

• A high school diploma or GED and Missouri Substitute Certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Substitute Certification (preferred)
• Experience working with students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to accept and implement professional feedback

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental. 
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability