2026 Paraprofessional

2026 Paraprofessional

Paraprofessionals support the instructional program and daily operations of the school by assisting teachers, students, and administrators. At KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, paraprofessionals provide instructional assistance, operational support, and flexible coverage to ensure consistent learning experiences and a well-managed school environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist teachers in implementing instructional activities and small group interventions.
• Support student learning through one-on-one or group assistance, including literacy and math reinforcement.
• Help monitor student progress and support assessment administration (e.g., progress monitoring, benchmarks).
• Prepare instructional materials, learning aids, and resources.
• Serve as first-level substitute coverage for assigned grade level or subject area.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess duties.
• Support discipline processes (e.g., escorting students, classroom supervision during teacher step-outs).
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
• Provide logistical assistance to teacherscopying, organizing assignments, grading basic work, etc.
• Monitor testing environments following district and state guidelines.
• Assist with student data collection such as DIBELS, progress monitoring, or other required assessments.
• Support grade level attendance calls, family communication, and registration/re-enrollment processes.
• Assist with family engagement events and take photos or documentation for school communication and social media (if applicable).
• Participate in professional learning and school-level meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain consistency across instruction, classroom management, and school operations.
• Model professionalism, respect, and equity in all interactions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Able to actively monitor students indoors and outdoors in various conditions.

Key competencies include:

• Student-Centered Mindset: Prioritizes support for learning and engagement.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with teachers, staff, students, and families.
• Flexibility: Adapts to schedule changes, coverage needs, or unexpected demands.
• Dependability: Demonstrates reliability and professionalism daily.

Paraprofessionals are 100% grant funded by federal Title I funding and therefore, are contingent on receiving that funding each year. KIPP Jacksonville aims to have a strong teacher talent pipeline and will work with any paraprofessionals that are interested in pursuing teacher certification to transition to instructional roles the following school year.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid paraprofessional certification
• OR an associate's degree (in lieu of paraprofessional certification)
• OR at least 60 completed college credit hours (in lieu of paraprofessional certification)
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law.

Highly preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working in an urban public school or charter school setting as a paraprofessional, a substitute, a tutor, or a similar role
• Experience working with youth
• A long-term desire to be an educator

Additional Information

Compensation and benefits include:

• Paraprofessionals will be paid on a 12 month schedule, similar to teachers
• Pay for paraprofessionals is salaried at $42,000.
• Individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
• Individual short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet, Legal and other optional insurance coverage
• 403b retirement program with a company match
• Professional development

This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter when issued.