Company Description

We Are a Team & Family

At KIPP, we see the potential in every scholar who walks through our doors—and it often begins with the connection made by our student recruiters. Their energy. Passion. Drive. Their unwavering commitment to finding and welcoming families who believe in our mission. That’s why we support our recruitment team as essential ambassadors of our work. It starts with respect—respect for their relationship-building skills, their creativity, their work in the community, and the meaningful role they play in shaping our schools.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL AT KIPP

You’ll Support a Community That Lives Its Values

At KIPP Tulsa, our Special Education paraprofessionals are part of a team deeply committed to shared values. We don’t just assist in classrooms—we help create inclusive learning environments where every scholar can thrive. We collaborate with teachers, support families, and celebrate milestones together. Like a family, we show up for one another, act with empathy, and build strong, trusting relationships with every scholar we serve.

You’ll Be a Champion of Access and Inclusion

As a Special Education paraprofessional, you’ll provide essential support that opens doors for students with diverse learning needs. Whether it’s reinforcing instruction, offering one-on-one guidance, or supporting behavior plans, your work fuels confidence and helps scholars reach their fullest potential. Each moment of encouragement, redirection, and care you provide makes a lasting difference in a student’s journey.

You’ll Be Empowered and Valued

We know the impact our paraprofessionals have on the future of KIPP Tulsa. That’s why we offer competitive compensation, opportunities for training, and the tools you need to succeed. You’ll be supported by lead teachers, administrators, and a team that values your contributions, perspective, and dedication to our students.

You’ll Grow as an Educator

At KIPP, we believe in developing talent at every level. As a Special Education paraprofessional, you’ll receive coaching, mentorship, and professional development to refine your skills. Whether you’re assisting with small group instruction, implementing accommodations, or supporting classroom management, we’re here to help you grow and prepare for future opportunities in education.

You’ll Create Joyful Learning Moments

As a KIPP Tulsa Special Education paraprofessional, you’ll help students experience the joy of learning every day. From celebrating small victories to encouraging perseverance, you’ll play a key role in shaping positive school experiences. The joy you create for students and families sets the tone for lifelong learning and lasting connections.

Job Description

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Tulsa Public Charter 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 Special Education Paraprofessional will help support the physical and instructional needs of individual students inside and outside the general education classroom.

As a KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools Paraprofessional, your core responsibilities include:

• Work with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the special education and/or general education teacher

• Assist with direct academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activities

• Tutor individual students and help them prepare assignments or explain material they do not understand

• Supervise and accompany special education students to the office, bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc.

• Communicate regularly with classroom teacher and parents regarding student’s needs and progress

• Some positions may require the employee to be able to stay with excessively disruptive or aggressive students during which time the employee may need to restrain, hold, lift, apply physical management techniques, and crisis intervention techniques for the student

• Provide clerical support to teachers which may include, but is not limited to, creating photocopies, preparing materials, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), that LEAs continue to ensure that paraprofessionals performing instructional duties on a Title I, Part A Schoolwide served campus, or those that have at least part of their salary paid for by Title I, Part A on a Targeted Assistance campus, meet the Paraprofessional Highly Qualified requirements.

Highly Qualified paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and meet one of the following requirements:

1. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework or an applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended, whichever is less;

2. Possess an associate’s (or higher) degree; or

3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:

• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or

• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

The paraprofessional must also meet the state’s paraprofessional certification exam and requirements. Paraprofessionals whose duties consist solely of parent and family engagement activities or translation services are exempt from the qualification requirement.

Additional Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in inclusion, life skills and/or behavioral support setting (preferred)

• Experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent

• Physical and emotional endurance to deal with challenging students; maintain emotional control under stress

• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, and/or intellectual disabilities

• Ability to engage in restraints such as hug containment, elbow to hip containment, and two-person containment with middle school students on a regular basis

• Ability to lift and position students with physical disabilities or assist students with personal hygiene routines such as toileting, hand washing, feeding, etc.

• Knowledge of classroom management and child development techniques and principles

• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and procedures

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Competencies:

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Tulsa mission, students, families, and community

• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students living in educationally underserved communities

• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year

• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback

• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Tulsa students

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Full-Time position.

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits, including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.