Paraprofessional

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

Position Overview

The Paraprofessional position will be responsible for supporting teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom and community.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
• Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Monitors students before and after school and during non-instructional transition periods.
• Supervises students closely during breakfast and /or lunch and/or recess and/or getting off the bus.
• Assists students as necessary with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with healthcare procedures including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or appropriate administrator.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Based in Atlanta
• Classroom environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching
  
  

Qualifications

• A commitment to KIPP Atlanta and its values; an understanding of KIPP Atlanta’s mission and unwavering commitment to fulfill it.
• An expectation that all students achieve at high academic levels.
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Associates Degree, 2 years of college credit (minimum of approved 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) OR passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required