High School Instructional Assistant Details

High School Instructional Assistant

KIPP DC Public Schools - Washington, DC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company Description

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system, that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating nearly 7,000 students and employing 1,200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission. As part of the KIPP network’s 255 schools, we share best practices and innovations with our peers across the city and country.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled professional development and leadership opportunities. We acknowledge the demands of the teaching profession and continually seek to improve sustainability, benefits, and supports for teachers. We are seeking teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow.

We are looking for highly dedicated individuals who will bring an unwavering commitment to helping children succeed. The Instructional Assistant works exclusively with students with special education needs, supports the classroom teacher in providing specialized instruction, and makes the curriculum and daily activities accessible for students. This is an exempt position and reports to the principal.

Key Responsibilities:
The Instructional Assistant works alongside the lead teacher in achieving educational objectives and is responsible for assisting our KIPP DC school family in all classroom duties, including but not limited to:

• Using lesson plans provided by the lead teacher, provide specialized instruction to students with special education need
• Supporting the lead instructor with classroom instruction and management
• Working with students one on one or in small group settings
• Tailoring lessons to an individual student's needs or assisting students with especially challenging assignments
• Monitoring and recording a student's progress or behavior in an effort to better meet a student's needs and IEP goals
• Supporting teachers to prepare lesson plans that best fit the needs of their students.
• Maintaining the classroom’s appearance including cleaning the classroom and preparing demonstrations or visual aids for specific lessons
• Support the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, and assignments
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide academic supports to improve children's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of children's IEP goals
• Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom set up, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments
• Assist with arrival/dismissal support, cafeteria and hallway duty, etc.
• Work with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicate the individual children’s goals/progress to families and communicate ways in which the family can support the child at home
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence
• Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Must be energetic, reliable, flexible and integrity driven
• Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective, positive interactions with their teaching team, staff, families, and students
• Strong cultural competency skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively and cultivate relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Passion for education reform and the belief that every child can succeed
• Commitment to advancing KIPP DC’s anti-racist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families

Compensation and Benefits:

• KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Salaries for staff are competitive with added compensation for KIPP DC’s extended day and year.
• KIPP DC offers its employees competitive rates for medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. KIPP DC’s plans include options for Health Savings Accounts, Flex Spending Accounts, and access to OneMedical.
• KIPP DC also offers its employees a 403(b) retirement account with employer contributions and matches vesting after three years.
• All employees who use public transit are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs through a partnership with WMATA.
• Employees are provided with a laptop computer for work and access to a discounted cell phone plan for staff/student/parent calls.
• Teachers have access to KIPP DC’s additional development and enrichment opportunities such as RELAY’s Masters of Arts in Teaching program, Special Education Fellowship, School Culture Champion Grants, Classroom Innovation Grants, and various fellowship and pilot programs launched each year.
• KIPP DC has various support programs in place during the pandemic, including extended sick leave and robust health and safety protocols and training programs.

How to Apply:

Please apply immediately, as applications are accepted and roles are filled on a rolling basis. All interested applicants should visit https://www.kippdc.org/join-our-team/apply-now/. For questions or issues with your application, please contact careers@kippdc.org.

EEO Statement:

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.