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26-27 High School Instructional Assistant

Kippdc · Washington, DC, 20002 · On Site · Active · $37,440–$57,337 / year · JazzHR / ApplyToJob

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Title	26-27 High School Instructional Assistant
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Location	Washington, DC, United States
Work model	On Site
Employment type	Full Time
Salary	$37,440–$57,337 / year
Status	active
ATS provider	JazzHR / ApplyToJob
Posted / first seen	2026-03-16 / 2026-05-30
Changed / last seen	2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06

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Description

High School Instructional Assistant Job Summary The Instructional Assistant supports in classrooms alongside the Lead Teacher, educating students with special education needs. Instructional Assistants support the classroom teacher in providing specialized instruction to students by implementing small group and one-on-one instructional supports under the direction of the lead teacher to make learning accessible. About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike. As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community About the Team High School includes two schools in Washington, DC, serving grades 9-12. Our teachers, leaders, and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous, culturally responsive, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging, joyful, and identity-affirming, and we support staff through coaching, collaborative planning structures, and dedicated development time. About the Role As an Instructional Assistant, you will: Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners. Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs. Tailor lessons to an individual student's needs or assist students with especially challenging assignments. Implement behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s IEP. Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies. Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. Location and Type of Work Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite) This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families. Instructional Assistants support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Instructional Assistant work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development. Key Responsibilities Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent) Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s mission, with a focus on excellence, equity, and antiracist practice. Build trusting, affirming relationships with students, families, and teammates. Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives. De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies. Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent) Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs. Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s IEP goals. Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments. Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with the student support team and teachers as needed Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx. 20 percent) Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings. Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs. Demonstrate flexibility at all times. Instructional Assistants are attached to the IEP needs, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as school needs change. Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent) Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable. Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness. Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned. Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events. The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs. Qualifications Required Qualifications High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED) Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks Preferred Qualifications Bachelors Degree Experience as an Aide, Assistant, or Paraprofessional working with students with special education needs Experience in an urban K–12 public school setting Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to support assigned student(s) Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building, including transitions, lunch, and recess. Core Competencies: KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence: Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines, to real life, and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content. Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization, planning, delivery, questioning, feedback, and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning. Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students. Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice, promote independent thinking, and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals. Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities, while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity, mindsets, and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development. KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package: The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $37,440- $57,337 . At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. The salary scale can be found here. KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical. KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years. Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter. KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information. Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at [email protected] . Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:13.999999999999998pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><strong>Location and Type of Work</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Instructional Assistants support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Instructional Assistant work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Key Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s mission, with a focus on excellence, equity, and antiracist practice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build trusting, affirming relationships with students, families, and teammates.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s IEP goals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with the student support team and teachers as needed</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx. 20 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrate flexibility at all times. Instructional Assistants are attached to the IEP needs, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as school needs change.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div><br><font color=\"#000000\"><font face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><b>Qualifications</b></span></font></font><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Required Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Bachelors Degree</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience as an Aide, Assistant, or Paraprofessional working with students with special education needs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience in an urban K–12 public school setting </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Physical Requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to support assigned student(s)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building, including transitions, lunch, and recess.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>Core Competencies: </strong></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><strong>KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:</strong></span><ul><li>Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines, to real life, and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.</li><li>Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization, planning, delivery, questioning, feedback, and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning.  Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.</li><li>Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice, promote independent thinking, and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.</li><li>Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities, while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity, mindsets, and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.</li></ul><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:</strong></span><ul><li><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The anticipated starting salary range for this position is </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"background-color:#cccccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">$37,440- $57,337</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-IZbeZqWbvfRb1MZ1FXILE3F_3Esv5b/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#1155cc;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><span><span>The salary scale can be found here.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. <br><br>Click <a href=\"https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kippdc.org%2Fprivacy-public-information%2F&data=02%7C01%7Caaron.mcburnie%40kippdc.org%7C0415320ada9f479ad49108d84f4b0ccb%7C0e977934a9284349a27d25f90881eda5%7C0%7C0%7C637346531064193922&sdata=Q5dkmVjT35gXvC6m93jAsOEi67DMNPkAlahy7yebMkA%3D&reserved=0\">here</a> or <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QuRBlCOo3wLq6Lm-GZlruuVx_01nLOQO/view\">here</a> to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.</div></div><p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\\\"font-size:18px\\\"><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\\\"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\\\"font-size:16px\\\"><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\\\">KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style=\\\"font-size:16px\\\"><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\\\">Click <a href=\\\"https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kippdc.org%2Fprivacy-public-information%2F&data=02%7C01%7Caaron.mcburnie%40kippdc.org%7C0415320ada9f479ad49108d84f4b0ccb%7C0e977934a9284349a27d25f90881eda5%7C0%7C0%7C637346531064193922&sdata=Q5dkmVjT35gXvC6m93jAsOEi67DMNPkAlahy7yebMkA%3D&reserved=0\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\">here</a> or <a href=\\\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QuRBlCOo3wLq6Lm-GZlruuVx_01nLOQO/view\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\">here</a> to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.</span></span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at <a href=\\\"mailto:[email protected]?subject=Trouble%20Submitting%20My%20Application\\\">[email protected]</a>. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.<br />\n </p>",
    "description_text": "High School Instructional Assistant\n Job Summary\n The Instructional Assistant supports in classrooms alongside the Lead Teacher, educating students with special education needs. Instructional Assistants support the classroom teacher in providing specialized instruction to students by implementing small group and one-on-one instructional supports under the direction of the lead teacher to make learning accessible.\n About KIPP DC\n For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.\nOur work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.\nAs part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community\n About the Team\n High School includes two schools in Washington, DC, serving grades 9-12. Our teachers, leaders, and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous, culturally responsive, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging, joyful, and identity-affirming, and we support staff through coaching, collaborative planning structures, and dedicated development time.\n About the Role As an Instructional Assistant, you will:\n Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.\n Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.\n Tailor lessons to an individual student's needs or assist students with especially challenging assignments.\n Implement behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s IEP.\n Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.\n Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.\n Location and Type of Work\n Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite) This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families.\n Instructional Assistants support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Instructional Assistant work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development.\n Key Responsibilities\n Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent) Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s mission, with a focus on excellence, equity, and antiracist practice.\n Build trusting, affirming relationships with students, families, and teammates.\n Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives.\n De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.\n Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent) Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.\n Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s IEP goals.\n Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.\n Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with the student support team and teachers as needed\n Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx. 20 percent) Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings.\n Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.\n Demonstrate flexibility at all times. Instructional Assistants are attached to the IEP needs, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as school needs change.\n Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent) Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable.\n Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.\n Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned.\n Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.\n The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.\n Qualifications Required Qualifications\n High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)\n Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities\n Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction\n Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership\n Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks\n Preferred Qualifications\n Bachelors Degree\n Experience as an Aide, Assistant, or Paraprofessional working with students with special education needs\n Experience in an urban K–12 public school setting\n Physical Requirements\n Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to support assigned student(s)\n Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building, including transitions, lunch, and recess.\n Core Competencies:\n KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence: Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines, to real life, and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.\n Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization, planning, delivery, questioning, feedback, and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning.  Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.\n Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice, promote independent thinking, and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.\n Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities, while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity, mindsets, and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.\n KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package: The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $37,440- $57,337 . At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. The salary scale can be found here.\n KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.\n KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.\n Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.\n KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.\nClick here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.\n Equal Employment Opportunity Employer\n KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.\n Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.\n Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at [email protected] . Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.",
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      "datePosted": "2026-03-16",
      "description": "<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"107\" src=\"https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20230809202455_C21HRZFCPQ8DRUC7/layout/20240805135802-KIPP-DC-Public-Schools_Logo-Navy%20(1)%20copy.jpg\" width=\"300\"></div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"> <div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span style=\"font-size:22px;\"><b>High School Instructional Assistant</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The Instructional Assistant supports in classrooms alongside the Lead Teacher, educating students with special education needs. Instructional Assistants support the classroom teacher in providing specialized instruction to students by implementing small group and one-on-one instructional supports under the direction of the lead teacher to make learning accessible.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><strong>About KIPP DC</strong></span><br><span style=\"font-size:14px;\">For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.<br><br>Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.<br><br>As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community</span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><strong>About the Team</strong></span><br><span style=\"font-size:14px;\">High School includes two schools in Washington, DC, serving grades 9-12. Our teachers, leaders, and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous, culturally responsive, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging, joyful, and identity-affirming, and we support staff through coaching, collaborative planning structures, and dedicated development time.</span><br><br><strong><span style=\"font-size:18px;\">About the Role</span></strong><p style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">As an Instructional Assistant, you will:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Tailor lessons to an individual student's needs or assist students with especially challenging assignments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Implement behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s IEP.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:13.999999999999998pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><strong>Location and Type of Work</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Instructional Assistants support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Instructional Assistant work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Key Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s mission, with a focus on excellence, equity, and antiracist practice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Build trusting, affirming relationships with students, families, and teammates.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Using lesson plans, provide specialized whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with special education needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s IEP goals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#444545;\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with the student support team and teachers as needed</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx. 20 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrate flexibility at all times. Instructional Assistants are attached to the IEP needs, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as school needs change.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-variant:normal;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div><br><font color=\"#000000\"><font face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><b>Qualifications</b></span></font></font><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Required Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Bachelors Degree</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience as an Aide, Assistant, or Paraprofessional working with students with special education needs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Experience in an urban K–12 public school setting </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Physical Requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to support assigned student(s)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building, including transitions, lunch, and recess.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>Core Competencies: </strong></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:18px;\"><strong>KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:</strong></span><ul><li>Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines, to real life, and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.</li><li>Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization, planning, delivery, questioning, feedback, and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning.  Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.</li><li>Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice, promote independent thinking, and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.</li><li>Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities, while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity, mindsets, and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.</li></ul><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:</strong></span><ul><li><p style=\"line-height:1.38;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">The anticipated starting salary range for this position is </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"background-color:#cccccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">$37,440- $57,337</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-IZbeZqWbvfRb1MZ1FXILE3F_3Esv5b/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#1155cc;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><span><span>The salary scale can be found here.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-style:normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\">Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. <br><br>Click <a href=\"https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kippdc.org%2Fprivacy-public-information%2F&data=02%7C01%7Caaron.mcburnie%40kippdc.org%7C0415320ada9f479ad49108d84f4b0ccb%7C0e977934a9284349a27d25f90881eda5%7C0%7C0%7C637346531064193922&sdata=Q5dkmVjT35gXvC6m93jAsOEi67DMNPkAlahy7yebMkA%3D&reserved=0\">here</a> or <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QuRBlCOo3wLq6Lm-GZlruuVx_01nLOQO/view\">here</a> to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.</div></div><p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\\\"font-size:18px\\\"><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\\\"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\\\"font-size:16px\\\"><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\\\">KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style=\\\"font-size:16px\\\"><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\\\">Click <a href=\\\"https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kippdc.org%2Fprivacy-public-information%2F&data=02%7C01%7Caaron.mcburnie%40kippdc.org%7C0415320ada9f479ad49108d84f4b0ccb%7C0e977934a9284349a27d25f90881eda5%7C0%7C0%7C637346531064193922&sdata=Q5dkmVjT35gXvC6m93jAsOEi67DMNPkAlahy7yebMkA%3D&reserved=0\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\">here</a> or <a href=\\\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QuRBlCOo3wLq6Lm-GZlruuVx_01nLOQO/view\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\">here</a> to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.</span></span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at <a href=\\\"mailto:[email protected]?subject=Trouble%20Submitting%20My%20Application\\\">[email protected]</a>. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.<br />\n </p>",
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