26-27 High School Instructional Assistant

As an Instructional Assistant you will:

• Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Using lesson plans provide specialized whole group small group and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.
• Tailor lessons to an individual students needs or assist students with especially challenging assignments.
• Implement behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a childs IEP.
• Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
• Establish positive relationships with colleagues students families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

This is an in-person school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction provide student support collaborate with teammates and engage with families.

Instructional Assistants support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Instructional Assistant work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week to allow for duties collaboration and professional development.

• Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DCs mission with a focus on excellence equity and antiracist practice.
• Build trusting affirming relationships with students families and teammates.
• Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives.
• De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading writing and mathematics instruction
• Strong communication skills with families and caregivers including culturally responsive partnership
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience as an Aide Assistant or Paraprofessional working with students with special education needs
• Experience in an urban K12 public school setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to support assigned student(s)
• Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building including transitions lunch and recess.

• Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines to real life and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.
• Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization planning delivery questioning feedback and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning. Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.
• Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice promote independent thinking and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.
• Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity mindsets and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $37440- $57337. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. The salary scale can be found here.

• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.