NOTE: There are roles available at our elementary schools for both PreK and Kinder. Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP TX Team and Family we embrace, honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each of our little and big KIPPsters. We are committed to attracting and developing individuals who are grounded in the experiences of our families, as we know we are at our best when center our students', families' and communities' realities. As a KIPP Texas Public Schools Instructional Aide, your core responsibilities include:Work with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the special education and/or general education teacherAssist with direct academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activitiesTutor individual students and help them prepare assignments or explain material they do not understandSupervise and accompany special education students to the office, bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc.Communicate regularly with classroom teacher and parents regarding student’s needs and progressSome positions may require the employee to be able to stay with excessively disruptive or aggressive students during which time the employee may need to restrain, hold, lift, apply physical management techniques, and crisis intervention techniques for the studentProvide clerical support to teachers which may include, but is not limited to, creating photocopies, preparing materials, etc.Perform other duties as assigned