Instructional Aide, SpEd - Titan Academy

Aspire Public Schools•Huntington Park, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time Instructional Aide (SpEd) position with 29 hours per week at our Aspire Titan Academy in Huntington Park. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes by preparing scholars for success in college, career, and life. The Instructional Aide will provide support for students with disabilities (IEP students) in the school environment and support the Special Education Teacher, General Education teacher/s, and/or Speech & Language Pathologist, while upholding the core values of Aspire Public Schools.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test
1+ year working with students in special education with moderate / severe needs or students from urban communities in an educational setting
Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds.
Frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
Familiarity with students that demonstrate moderate-severe needs.
Ability and willingness to implement students’ individualized education programs
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on practice
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities

Responsibilities

Assist Special Education teachers in supporting students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the school setting.
Provide services, supports and interventions directly to students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the Special Education teacher/s.
Implement the IEP with fidelity (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.)
Create and implement instructional materials that are accommodated/modified for individualized students.
Regularly collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers.)
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.