Position OverviewEvery day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Long Term Paraprofessionals will provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students, but more specifically, students that require high needs support. Long Term Professionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in our Kindergarten classrooms. They will work alongside our Teacher Aides in supporting our high needs Kippsters.Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, TEMPORARY (per school district needs)Instructional DeliveryEstablishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respectProvides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needsAssists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachersCommunicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequencesApproaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minuteMaintains accurate and up-to-date recordsAssumes responsibility for student achievementProvides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needsConstant LearningConsistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goalsMeets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedulesWorks to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behaviorCollaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigorEmbraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvementHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture   Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture   Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff  Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progressDemonstrate a Growth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentAcademic and Cultural SupportParticipates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for studentsAssists in the daily functioning of the school as necessaryFocusing on supporting kindergarten students that example a high focus of support based on their social and emotional needOther Essential FunctionsPerforms other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assignedEscorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and fromGuides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities and other times as designated This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 
