Job Description
KIPP CHICAGO HAS NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR THE 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR. OUR HIRING PROCESS FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS WILL BE EXPEDITED AND WILL INCLUDE:
EXPECTATIONS SPECIFIC TO THE PARAPROFESSIONAL ROLE ARE:
Working individually with students to ensure the requirements of their IEPs are met
Collaborating with Special Education teachers to ensure the requirements of students’ IEPs are met
Collaborating with general education teachers to ensure the requirements of students’ IEPs are met
Maintain prompt and consistent attendance to work and assigned responsibilities during daily school hours, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree OR 60 hours college coursework completed OR score of 460 or higher on the ParaPro test OR passing scores on three sections of the WorkKeys test (required)
Illinois Paraprofessional license (preferred)
Experience with students with diverse needs (preferred)
Experience with low-income, urban students (preferred)
Cleared CPS Background check (required)
Documentation of full Covid-19 vaccination by 10/15/2021, unless approved medical or religious exemption (required)
Additional Information
COMPENSATION
KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:
Salaries based on experience
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
A 403(b) retirement account with matching employer contributions
Robust professional development
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Paraprofessional hiring process will include a phone interview and final interview with the school leader.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
KIPP Chicago is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.