Instructional Aide/ Paraprofessional - School based

Ascend Rehab Services Inc•San Ramon, CA

2d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Ascend is a multidisciplinary company that provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to children in the format that suits them best. We serve kids in a variety of setting such as home based, outpatient clinic and in our inclusion preschools. We offer mentorship/support, an ability to learn, grow, and make a difference to our school based team that serves hundreds of kids across CA. At Ascend, we go above and beyond to ensure our employees are happy/heard and well taken care of. Under supervision, the Instructional Assistant will perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a preschool classroom setting and will need to perform all related duties as assigned. Instructional Assistants will assist with day-to-day classroom activities, games, play time, meal times, biological needs, and more. This is a hands-on, in-person position working directly with preschool aged students. This position is ~30 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma
Prior professional experience working with children
Experience with children: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
school setting: 1 year (Preferred)
special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities
Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies
Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities
May perform clerical duties such as filing or duplicating materials
Use computer to maintain student records, attendance and files
Maintain student discipline in the absence of the teacher
Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment
Perform all related duties as assigned