Parapro Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

KIPP - Instructional Aide - Elementary School - Redwood City (26-27) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Mateo Share on X Print Application Deadline 9/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/13/2026 Contact Talent Team Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Competitive - based on experience Length of Work Year Full Time Employment Type Full Time About the Employer About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students' diversity.

Job Summary Job Summary Position Summary Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom (both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually). These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student. The Instructional Aide will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers

Requirements / Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Experience: Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting. Education: Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: High school diploma or the equivalent, and A.A. degree or B.A

degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) Knowledge/skills required: Commitment to KIPP mission and vision Commitment to being an anti-racist educator Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels Possess strong content area knowledge Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations (preferred) Requirements / Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Experience: Paid or volunteer experience working with students or children in an academic or behavioral support setting. Education: Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: High school diploma or the equivalent, and A.A

degree or B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460) Knowledge/skills required: Commitment to KIPP mission and vision Commitment to being an anti-racist educator Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels Possess strong content area knowledge Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) Bilingual in languages that reflect our student populations (preferred) Comments and Other Information Questions

Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org Comments and Other Information Questions. Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only

CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY