Instructional Aide - Elementary (26-27)
About the role
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 (both in‑person and virtual). These duties complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunity for inclusion students. The role also assists in establishing and implementing appropriate classroom and school‑wide behavior and performs routine clerical tasks as assigned. This is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑a‑week, non‑exempt position based on a school year calendar cycle, paid over a 12‑month period including scheduled school breaks and summer break.
KIPP Public Schools Northern California is a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools serving over 7,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. The organization values dedication, hard work, and passion, offering professional development, coaching, collaboration, and competitive pay and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Work with students in small groups or one‑to‑one to tutor, reinforce, or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas (in‑class and distance learning).
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
- Prepare and set up instructional materials and/or equipment; 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 extended time.