Company DescriptionAt KIPP St. Louis you will work with students and school teams to identify and support students who need extra help to achieve their reading goals. As a reading interventionist, you work with students to improve their phonemic awareness, increase literacy, and a deep understanding of reading on a daily basis. You work alongside our classroom teachers and administrative team to identify students in need of additional reading supportWho we are:KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.Mission: 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.Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.Job DescriptionKIPP 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 monthsOn 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 DeliveryAssists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers through one on one or leading small group instructionEstablishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respectProvides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students' needsCommunicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequencesApproaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minuteMaintains accurate and up-to-date recordsData CollectionAssumes responsibility for students achievementContinuous monitoring of progress on individualized goalsSHares responsibility and provides feedback to teachers about students' progress and needsConstant LearningCollaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigorConsistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goalsMeets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedulesWorks to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behaviorEmbraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvementAcademic and Cultural SupportParticipates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for studentsAssists in the daily functioning of the school as necessaryOther Essential FunctionsEscorts, 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 designatedGuides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacherPerforms health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization and suctioning equipmentPerforms other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administratorPhysical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental FactorsFrequently positions self to interact with studentsMust be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outsideDaily operation of a computer and office equipmentOccasional moderate liftingAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written)Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of dutyMaintain emotional control under stressInterprets policy, procedures, and dataOccasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safetyQualificationsWhat you bring to the table:What you bring to the table:60 college credit hours (preferred)Associate degree or higher (preferred)Missouri ParaPro Certification (preferred)Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program (REQUIRED if you do not have 60 college credit hours or no paraprofessional certification)Experience working with special needs studentsAdditional InformationWhat we bring to the table:We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.Employer Paid Short Term Disability$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employeeRetirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension programEmployee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employerLongevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewardsGenerous time off:Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leavePaid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring breakWellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)On-going professional development opportunities:Weekly coaching sessionsWeekly school-based professional developmentFive in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachersIf you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!Check out our to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
