About KIPP LA Schools

Special Education Aide

KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, college- preparatory public charter schools. Our schools, which serve elementary and middle school students in East and South Los Angeles, are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 142 schools in 20 states and DC. KIPP schools are dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.

KIPP LA’s mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, the KIPP LA team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles.

KIPP LA’s schools features a “no shortcuts, no excuses” philosophy and a strong culture of achievement. Our curricula are designed to provide students a well-rounded education, with sufficient time dedicated to academics, the arts, enrichment, and physical education. KIPP LA’s educators are committed to continually improving their teaching skills, and to giving students the support and motivation they need to excel in school and beyond.

KIPP LA operates nine schools – four elementary and five middle schools – and serves more than 3,000 students. Our annual consolidated operating budget is approximately $34 million. By 2018, KIPP LA will grow to 17 schools serving more than 7,000 students.

Position Overview: Under the direction of the Special Education teacher, the Special Education Aide will provide support to students and student(s) of disability. The aide will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instruction; participate as a member of the educational team, and hold design and implement all components of the student’s individual program. The Special Education Aide will report to the Director of Special Education.

Responsibilities:

-Uphold and enforce school rules and policies
-Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide access to class activities
-Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch
-Assist teacher in classroom instruction and behavior support
-Implement Behavior Support Plan
-Implement behavior strategies
-Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraint
-Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outbursts, etc.)

-Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors Model appropriate behavioral interventions
-Confer with teacher(s) on a regular basis to assist in evaluation student(s) progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives

-Assist with student assessments, as appropriate
-Participate in IEP meetings, as appropriate
-Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports
-Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of academic and behavior plans
-Maintain confidentiality of students and families as mandated by district, state and federal regulations
-Participate in school and regional trainings, in-services and meetings
-Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents -Communicate effectively in oral and written form
-Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Qualifications:

-Associate of Arts degree, Bachelor Degree highly preferred
-Passage of CBEST
-1-year experience working with students with special needs in a school setting
-Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral intervention for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems.
-Certification in NCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), desired
-First aid and CPR, desired
-Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis (ABA) -Knowledge of behavioral management strategies and techniques related to pupils with special needs

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please visit http://go.kippla.org/noninstructionalapp to complete an application. You will be required to submit a formal cover letter and resume. The desired start date for this position is immediate.

KIPP LA is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. KIPP LA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, or ethnic origin.