Elementary School Special Education Aide - Greater Boston 2025-2026

Aide at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is looking for committed compassionate and culturally competent Aides who have the power to amplify our childrens potential by contributing to creating a school experience that affirms values and challenges students each day. KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Aides work with students who require additional support in order to be successful in the classroom. The Aide works collectively with teachers school leaders students and family members to meet the needs of our students ensuring their social and academic growth as they gain the skills needed to excel in school and beyond. Aides are crucial in the growth and success of the students on their caseload and work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to ensure that all students engage in instruction at a level that is rigorous and accessible. Together we seek to create a professional and authentic environment of joy excellence care and community where educators make long term transformative outcomes for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Responsibilities

• Guide and assist individual students (1:1 support) and/or group of students with the requisite attention needed which is separate from the general class

• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Supervisor complement classroom instruction to help maximize the learning opportunities for students on a caseload including but not limited to:

  • Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for specific students

  • Provide support to Lead Teachers Residents and/or Fellows by carrying out lesson plans and assisting with learning materials

  • Provide testing accommodations including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time

  • Review and correct student work assignments

  • Assist in the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which may involve use of positive reinforcement strategies behavior modification and other skills or knowledge to ensure safety and success for individual students

  • Assist individual students with selfadvocacy about particular needs while in the classroom

  • Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students on the caseload and their peers and teachers

  • Constantly assess progress communicate results clearly and use data to inform decisions and set goals

• May physically assist with physical needs of students as needed

School and Professional Responsibilities

• Obtain required requirements for an Aide within one year of hire which includes one of the following:

  • Associates Degree OR

  • 48 college credit hours OR

  • Pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of 464 with study resources and support from KIPP MA

• Provide aide coverage and support to other classrooms and grade levels as needed

• Be available for an extended workday as needed to support colleagues students and families outside of school hours

• Perform necessary support duties including but not limited to coverage bus lunch and dismissal duties

• Collaborate with grade level teams to provide support guidance and advocacy concerning the students on the caseload

• Dependable attendance according to our school calendar 

Regional Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering selfawareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively

• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

• Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data evaluate reason define problems establish facts draw valid conclusions and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school

• Selfawareness flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs

• The consistent use of interpersonal and selfmanagement skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students staff and caregivers

• Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students staff families and others in person through written communication in front of groups and on virtual platforms

• Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead

• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation

• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

KIPP MA aides are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent schoolwide systems and procedures academic behavioral cultural logistical designed to permit aides to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that aides will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to attend to physical requirements of students may Include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with personal care (such as eating bathroom use personal hygiene) as needed

• Mobility needs inside school buildings and outside (such as during recess) as needed

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 15 lbs or more as needed

• Physical/tactical restraint procedures as needed 

• Ability and flexibility to shift in reaction to student need

QUALIFICATIONS

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

• Commitment to antiracism and equity

• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment (preferred)

• Possess an Associates Degree OR have completed 48 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 464 within a year of hire

• Experience and/or training in proper physical/tactical restraint procedure (preferred)

• Experience and/or training in proper ABA techniques for student support (preferred)

• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $37000 to $45000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week). The role includes a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.