Instructional Aide (26-27)

***Job Status: Please note that this is a general posting for current and potential future opportunities. At this time, there may or may not be a vacancy. We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in the role and KIPP Texas.***

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About The Role: Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Work with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the special education and/or general education teacher

● Assist with direct academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activities

● Tutor individual students and help them prepare assignments or explain material they do not understand

● Supervise and accompany special education students to the office, bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc.

● Communicate regularly with classroom teacher and parents regarding student’s needs and progress

● Some positions may require the employee to be able to restrain, hold, lift, apply physical management techniques, and crisis intervention techniques for students demonstrating severely disruptive behavior or aggressive outbursts

● Provide direct support in developing and maintaining essential daily living, self-care skills, and/or mobility needs, as outlined in their individualized plans (e.g., IEP or care plan)

● Provide clerical support to teachers which may include, but is not limited to, creating photocopies, preparing materials, etc.

● Perform other duties as assigned