KIPP - Instructional Aide - Elementary School - Stockton (26-27)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

This is the application for Elementary, Middle, and High School roles at KIPP Public Schools Northern California in the 2025-2026 school year. Locations include San Francisco, Oakland, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, and Stockton. You can see a full list of our openings here.

Job Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom, during and after school hours. These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student. The Instructional Aide will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned.

Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire school year.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.02\0 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

Qualifications

Experience :

• A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

Required Education / Certifications :

CPR / First Aid Certification

Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have :

High school diploma or the equivalent, and one of the below :

A.A. degree or

B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or

Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460)

Pass the CBEST exams

Knowledge / skills required :

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical :  Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology.  Occasional lifting / carrying of equipment 1-35 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include frequent kneeling, walking, pushing / pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.

Mental :  Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental :  School and in-person classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification and Schedule

This is a full time, non-exempt position based on a school year calendar cycle and time off policy, located at our school sites.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. 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.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose,Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.

Questions? Email  teach@kippnorcal.org

Additional Information

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