Middle School: Special Education, Aide - Boston (2026-2027)

QUALIFICATIONS

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

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

Possess an Associate’s 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)

What We Offer

The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $42,000 to $55,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. This role follows our School Year calendar.

For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.

Aide at KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School is looking for committed, compassionate, and culturally competent Aides who have the power to amplify our children’s potential by contributing to creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. KIPP Academy Boston 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:

Our Mission

Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures that our students are prepared to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our program is based on:

A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.

A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.

An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.

A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.