Culture Paraprofessional

Organization Overview:

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 278 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars. 

Job Summary: 

The Culture Paraprofessional plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, structured, joyful, and supportive school environment for all students. Working closely with school leadership and the Student Support team, the Culture Paraprofessional provides direct social-emotional and behavioral support, implements school-wide culture systems, and models KIPP’s values of excellence, respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, proactive behavioral and social-emotional support to students as assigned.
• Assist with discipline investigations and support restorative conversations and interventions.
• Make daily attendance/absence calls to ensure scholars are supported and accounted for.
• Monitor hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, recess, and other school spaces to promote a safe and orderly environment.
• Support In-School Suspension (ISS) by supervising, collecting assignments, and facilitating reflection opportunities.
• Demonstrate and model positive boundaries with students and families while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Uphold and reinforce KIPP’s values, school culture systems, and behavior expectations consistently and equitably.

• Collect, organize, and return ISS assignments to teachers in a timely manner.
• Document behavioral interventions, supports, and incidents using designated online platforms.
• Maintain accurate records of recurring behavior issues and interventions.
• Provide additional clerical and student support tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and Georgia Paraprofessional certification or two years of college with a “C” or better, or Associate’s degree or higher
• At least 2 years of experience working with children/adolescents in education, youth development, social services, or behavioral health.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to implement behavioral interventions consistently and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a diverse team.
• Commitment to the mission of preparing educationally underserved children for success in high school, college, and life.

Preferred

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or a related field.
• Experience working in an urban school setting.
• Familiarity with restorative practices, trauma-informed care, or positive behavior intervention systems (PBIS).
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) a plus.

Location & Work Conditions:

This position requires candidates to be based in Atlanta and regularly be in schools and able to attend in person meetings and events.  Additional in person time may be necessary based upon organizational needs.  This position requires routine physical activity associated with normal office environments. This position may require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.  KIPP Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin