2024-2025 Paraprofessional

Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville aims to have a strong teacher talent pipeline and will work with any paraprofessionals who are interested in pursuing teacher certification to transition to instructional roles the following school year.
POSITION SUMMARY
KIPP Jacksonville seeks paraprofessionals to support our primary K-2 classrooms and our 3rd English/Reading classrooms. The paraprofessional will be assigned one classroom and will support students alongside a lead teacher, the grade level team, and the ELA department. Paraprofessionals support the teacher during the regular school day and are under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Paraprofessionals will conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher to support students in small groups and assist with the preparation and/or implementation of differentiated instruction. Paraprofessionals will support the classroom by helping students with morning/arrival routines or dismissal routines, transitioning and supervising students at lunch or recess, and prepping materials used for instruction in the classroom. Paraprofessionals will receive feedback from both their classroom teacher and the school’s administration team.
While KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does employ some paraprofessionals in the standard model, we are aiming to expand the number of paraprofessionals in theseclassrooms with additional funding sources. While it is possible funding for this position may be allocated in future years, it is now only funded through the current source through June 2025.
COMPENSATION &
BENEFITS
Pay for paraprofessionals is salaried at $35,600.
Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance
403b retirement program with a company match
Professional development
*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our first year of paying out millage stipends, non-certified New-to-KIPP staff received an additional $3700. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends.
This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.