ECE Paraprofessional at KIPP Northeast Elementary

Job Description

Job Description

About the Early Childhood Paraprofessional Role:

The Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional assists with delivery of instruction, care, discipline, and the preparation of instructional materials for three, four and/or five year-old pre-kindergarten students as directed by the ECE classroom teacher. The Early Childhood Education 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. 

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. 

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 and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided 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, reading and internalizing written communication, 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 calendar) 

● 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 

● Know that 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
● Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.) 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

The Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional performs classroom duties which may include, but are not limited to: 

● Working closely with classroom teaching team to design and execute highly effective academic and social learning experiences for children 

● preparing instructional materials 

● Assisting with student instruction (leading small groups, facilitating student play)
● Running lunch and recess duty 

● Assisting with care and discipline 

● Keeping the classroom clean and well-organized 

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 (this is an internal document, only) 

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

● High School Diploma, GED, Associates, or higher (required) 

● Early Childhood Education Certification Requirements 

○ PDIS 3.0 ECT Credential I+ (required) 

○ Ability to pass FBI, CBI, and TRAILS child abuse and neglect background check (required)
● Student teaching and/ or ECE specific-paraprofessional experience (preferred) 

● Experience in a school & classroom setting (preferred but not required)

● A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required) 

● Flexibility within different school environments 

● Willing to participate in deescalating students (required) 

● Experience with care taking or mentoring (preferred) 

● 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 a school 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 skills 

● Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative 

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

● Early Childhood Education specific credentials (preferred) 

○ AA in Early Childhood Education (preferred) 

○ CDA non-degree certification (preferred) 

○ PDIS 3.0 ECT Credential II+ (preferred) 

○ 2 College Courses: ECE 101, 102, and/or 103, or other related ECE Training (Pyramid Plus, EQIT) (preferred) 

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 $40,915 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