Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional (2024-2025) - KIPP Oklahoma Public Schools

Who we are:

KIPP Oklahoma is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. We are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

KIPP Oklahoma currently educates over 1,000 students, and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, the KIPP Oklahoma network consists of KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools (grades 6th – 8th) and KIPP OKC Public Schools (grades PreK - 3rd and 6th – 8th). KIPP OKC Public Schools is growing one grade per year until they are a full PreK – 8th grade program.  

Mission:

Together with families and communities, we create 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.

Vision:

Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Position Overview:

KIPP Oklahoma Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care to students with special needs.  Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote the academic achievement and personal development of this and other special need students.  

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Instructional Delivery

• Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
• Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs
• Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules and consequences
• Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs
• Progress monitor students academic progress and give in the moment feedback

Constant Learning

• Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
• Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

Academic and Cultural Support

• Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
• Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary

Other Essential Functions

• Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designated
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization, and suctioning equipment
• Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administrator

• A high school diploma or GED
• 60 hours of college credit 
• Associate’s degree and certification in special education preferred
• Experience working with students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to accept and implement professional feedback

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Full-Time, non-12 month Exempt role.  Salary is commensurate with experience

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability and participation in 403B plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.