2019-2020 Instructional Aide (Peninsula) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Mateo
About the Employer
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. 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. Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.
Job Summary
Job Summary
About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country. Position Overview Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom. These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student. The Instructional Aide will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to tutor, reinforce, or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas. Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment. Prepare and set up instructional materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; maintain instructional material and equipment. Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for students. Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time. Review and correct student work assignments. Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors. Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Assist all students by modeling appropriate behavior and attitudes and providing emotional support and general guidance. Support students to be active participants on field trips and school assemblies or productions. Support students in community- based life skills activities such as using public transportation, shopping, and ordering food as directed by Education Specialist. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to tutor, reinforce, or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas. Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment. Prepare and set up instructional materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; maintain instructional material and equipment. Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for students. Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time. Review and correct student work assignments. Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors. Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Assist all students by modeling appropriate behavior and attitudes and providing emotional support and general guidance. Support students to be active participants on field trips and school assemblies or productions. Support students in community- based life skills activities such as using public transportation, shopping, and ordering food as directed by Education Specialist. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.