Paraprofessional

Job Description

KIPP St. Louis Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care 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

Position Starts: July 22, 2024

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

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

Instructional Delivery

Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers through one on one or leading small group instruction

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

Data Collection

Assumes responsibility for students achievement

Continuous monitoring of progress on individualized goals

SHares responsibility and 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 teacher or administrator

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequently positions self to interact with students

Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside

Daily operation of a computer and office equipment

Occasional moderate lifting

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty

Maintain emotional control under stress

Interprets policy, procedures, and data

Occasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety