26-27 Middle School Instructional Assistant

• Key Responsibilities Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx.
• 30 percent) Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s 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.
• Instructional Support (approx.
• 40 percent) Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.
• Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s IEP goals.
• Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.
• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with the student support team and teachers as needed Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx.
• 20 percent) Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings.
• Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.
• Demonstrate flexibility at all times.
• Instructional Assistants are attached to the IEP needs, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as school needs change.
• Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx.
• 10 percent) Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable.
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.
• Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned.
• Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.
• The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned.
• Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Qualifications

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 K–12 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. Core Competencies:

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence

• 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. KIPP
• DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package: The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $37,440- $57,337. 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. KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information. Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.