25-26 Paraprofessional

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

KIPP New Jersey is looking for a strong candidate with a track record of developing future leaders. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of strong leadership in generating student achievement. You are committed to doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

 

Here’s what you need to know:       

We’re looking for paraprofessionals for the current school year! We are searching for awe-inspiring paraprofessionals to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our paraprofessionals are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Joining our schools as a paraprofessional comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are a few for this position:

• Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials 
• Assist in carrying out programs of support staff (SLP, OT, PT, APE)
• Maintain appropriate records and daily/weekly tracking sheets
• Assist with progress monitoring for individualized education plans 
• Assist in education demonstrations, if necessary 
• Be a good TEAMmate – work closely with other school staff to reinforce expectations for all students 

Must Haves   

• Have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited institution 
• ABS training
• IEP knowledge
• Hold high expectations for each student 
• Exhibit positive rapport with students 
• A desire to have fun everyday 

Compensation & Benefits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired Paraprofessionals. Salaries are set based on a scale with a  range of $37,440-$65,940 based on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
• A school-issued laptop

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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