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KIPP - Paraeducator - TK-8 - East Palo Alto (25-26) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Mateo

Application Deadline

7/31/2025 2:09 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/20/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Length of Work Year
Full Time
Employment Type
Full Time

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

Position Summary Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Paraeducator will primarily assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom and other school settings (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually). These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings. The Paraeducator will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and assist students to access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community. This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

Requirements / Qualifications

Description Position Summary Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Paraeducator will primarily assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom and other school settings (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually). These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings. The Paraeducator will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and assist students to access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community. This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers. Preferred Qualifications Experience: Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs preferred. Education: Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: High school diploma or the equivalent, and A.A. degree or B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) or CBEST exams

Requirements / Qualifications

Description Position Summary Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the Paraeducator will primarily assist by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education classroom, regular classroom and other school settings (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually). These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings. The Paraeducator will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and assist students to access all aspects of the educational environment of the school and the community. This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers. Preferred Qualifications Experience: Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs preferred. Education: Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: High school diploma or the equivalent, and A.A. degree or B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) or CBEST exams

Comments and Other Information

Apply to join the KIPP Team & Family today! Questions? Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org

Comments and Other Information


Apply to join the KIPP Team & Family today! Questions? Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org