KIPP Colorado Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional (Immediate Opening)

New Orleans, LA, United States · Full-time

Work authorization required$40k-$50kDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.
As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve nearly 15% of the city's students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP.
Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP!

Deliver evidence-based interventions (phonics, reading comprehension, math fluency, writing) aligned to teacher plans and school RTI/MTSS systems.
Lead or support small-group instruction during core blocks and intervention periods; monitor and document student progress using school data tools.
Support assessment administration (screeners, progress monitoring, exit tickets) and enter data with accuracy and timeliness.
Support instruction in functional academics, communication, daily living, community, and vocational skills using structured, predictable routines.
Implement individualized visual schedules, task analyses, and prompt hierarchies; collect precise data on student independence and generalization.
Implement individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and crisis-prevention strategies with consistency; use de-escalation and restorative practices.
Maintain student and staff safety; follow all incident reporting, CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention, and confidentiality requirements.
Support arrival/dismissal, transitions, lunch/recess, hall monitoring, and testing administration.
Ability to follow instructional plans, collect data accurately, and maintain confidentiality (FERPA/IDEA).
Willingness to assist with personal care and behavior supports as trained.

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or 48+ college credit hours preferred (per ESSA/Title I para requirements).

Reinforce classroom routines, academic language, and learning objectives; circulate to prompt thinking, check for understanding, and provide immediate feedback.
Prepare materials, anchor charts, and manipulatives; maintain an organized, accessible learning environment.
Implement IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications with fidelity across settings (general education, inclusion, resource).
Collect service minutes and progress data; communicate strengths, needs, and next steps to the special education teacher/case manager.
Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan logistics (seating, prompts, visuals, behavior supports) that preserve access to grade-level content.
Support compliance tasks (student work samples, progress reports, documentation) as directed by the special education teacher.
Provide short-term class coverage or sub for teachers per school needs (instructional plans provided).
Participate in professional learning, coaching, and practice-based rehearsal; incorporate feedback to continuously improve.
A personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

This listing is sourced directly from KIPP Colorado Public Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.