KIPP Texas Public Schools is a nonprofit public charter school network, dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for college success and choice-filled lives. Today, KIPP Texas operates 59 public charter schools educating over 31,100 students across four regions – Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. KIPP schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income families.

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Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond.The Teaching Assistant will assist teacher with student academic goals through the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative duties.  The aide will work under the direct supervision or a teacher or teaching fellow. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Teaching Assistant will:

1.   Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher working with individual students or small groups.

2.   Assist with classroom management creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.

3.   Assists teacher with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students or groups.

Education and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma

• Must be considered Highly Qualified based on NCLB requirements.  This can be verified by one of the following

• An Associate's degree

• 48 college hours

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instructing reading, writing and math

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Experience collaborating with team members

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

• Proven written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children

• Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.