About the 1:1 Paraprofessional Role: The 1:1 Paraprofessional assists with delivery of instruction, care, discipline, and the preparation of instructional materials for one special needs student as directed by the Special Education or classroom teacher. The 1:1 Paraprofessional performs classroom duties which may include but are not limited to preparing instructional materials, assisting with student instruction and daily living skills, care and discipline, and keeping the classroom clean and well-organized. The 1:1 Paraprofessional is responsible and accountable for one individual student as a result of IEP needs and requirements.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You'll Spend Your Time in this Role

Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn

Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines

Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)

Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.

Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules

Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)

Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement

Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals

Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings

Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development

Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives

Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students

Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements

Your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events

Other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.)

Daily Work Streams

Work flexibly across multiple @contexts: 1:1 with a student as the main responsibility of this role but also to include: small groups, push in, and pull-out @contexts

Execute daily interventions and accommodations for individual students on caseload, both academic and social-emotional

Mentor and foster strong relationships with all students with IEPs and those in the MTSS process

Deescalate students when they are emotionally dysregulated

Assist school Student Services Team and Leadership Team with students on consulting with behavior

Participate in a daily huddle with the Student Services Team to discuss daily needs of students, goals, level, and targeted support

Print, gather, and organize work for student(s) on caseload when the student(s) is absent or when out of class

Review data and daily student goals with student(s) on caseload

Collect and enter data for student(s) on caseload on duration and frequency of dysregulation antecedent, behavior and consequences, and progress monitoring for IEP goals and objectives

Work one-on-one with student(s) in general education classes or intervention room to support movement , executive functioning skills, mindfulness breaks and support academic work prepared by general education teachers

Support general education teachers and special education teachers with preparation for mindfulness or social- emotional lessons daily for student(s) on caseload

Support general education teachers with student/parent school conferences

Collaboration

Collaborate with Special Education Teachers, classroom teachers, and mental health staff to support classroom social emotional strategies, crisis plans, or behavior and emotional regulation plans

Support with weekly data collection

Participate in a daily huddle with staff to discuss student(s), goals, level, and targeted support

Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility

For more about how you'll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cEtOT1-MSF0gA23ooBnOdMmFia2Ydhs-L8sbF-HlFiE/edit#gid=0) (this is an internal document, only)

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

High school diploma (required)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nt5ApJai3YVG8amLVNeer2ZCzVxkEwiK/view?usp=sharing) ) (required)

Flexibility

Willing to participate in deescalating students (required)

Desire to work with youth from challenging situations

Experience with care taking or mentoring

Ability to manage data and communication through various Google and Outlook platform

Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment

Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork

Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work

Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence

High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills

Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Compensation and Benefits: Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $40,310 and is commensurate with experience

Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We don't care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments

Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare

Time Off!!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position

Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft

Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone

Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (https://www.copera.org/) , including a PERA 401k option

Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities

Other Insurance Options:

Wellness reimbursement

Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

Voluntary long term disability insurance

Voluntary short term disability insurance

Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Information: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hq0WHovkTFLdL58exzvZHrLfPiJXd2ny/view)

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds

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