24-25 Paraprofessional (Immediate Opening)

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve approximately 15% of the city’s student population, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us? Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP New Orleans Schools

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessional to join our team at KIPP New Orleans Schools. The Paraprofessional will support classroom teachers and students, providing additional academic and behavioral assistance to help all students achieve their full potential. This role is critical to creating a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Special Education

• Assists in the delivery of special education services under the supervision of the Special Education teacher

• Supports the instruction in the classroom for the assigned student(s)

• Assists assigned student(s) with classroom assignments and homework

• Supports instructional aspects of student(s) IEP(s)

• Works to keep student(s) on task during classroom instruction

• Provides behavioral support throughout the school day

• Supports student IEP goals in areas of academics, social emotional and related service areas

• Medical care and assistance for students may be required as part of a student’s health plan (must be willing to be trained)

Instructional Duties

• Supports lessons that lead to standards mastery

• Supports teachers in using push-in/pull-out class time effectively to ensure lesson cycle is effectively accomplished

• Provides individual students with one-on-one assistance and tutoring as needed

Goals and Behavior Management

• Invests student(s) in achieving their goals

• Commands respect and refuses to tolerate disruptions

• Holds students to high behavioral expectations at all times

• Supports the use of an organized system to use assessment data to monitor the progress of assigned student

School-Wide Duties

• Collaborates with teachers, SPED staff, and school leadership to create effective practices and policies

• Participates in school-wide duty rotations, meetings, and events

• Performs other duties as needed

The following are required of all KIPP New Orleans paraprofessionals:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

• Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, as well as a complete professional reference check

• Personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

The following are strongly preferred for all KIPP New Orleans teachers:

• Paraprofessional Certification
  
• Previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting

The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness of the KNOS vision, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time

• Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, as well as talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodations

• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings

• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office/classroom equipment

• Ability to handle potential high stress conditions

KNOS strives to provide the best, most equitable compensation and benefits package in recognition of the significant influence they have on the economic and personal welfare of our employees.

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market.

• 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)

• No waiting period for health benefits

• Ranked above the 90th percentile with 86% of Employee’s health benefits premium covered by KNOS

• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with services to support employees and their families address personal and work-related issues that may impact their health and well-being

• KNOS employees are provided 32 paid holidays and additional paid time off

• On-going professional development opportunities

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Contact Us:

Please contact our regional Talent Team at talent@kippneworleans.org with any questions.