Instructional Aide, SPED

Aspire Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

159d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide assists individual students and/or groups of students by providing a high-quality, personalized education program in accordance with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The aide works under the direction of the Special Education Teacher, General Education teachers, and/or Speech & Language Pathologist while upholding Aspire Public Schools’ core values. The role provides direct student services, supports, and interventions under the guidance and daily supervision of Special Education teachers. It includes implementing IEPs and behavior intervention plans, monitoring and recording student progress, preparing individualized instructional materials, and collaborating with members of the IEP team. Depending on student needs, responsibilities may include classroom support, toileting and health-related assistance, mobility support, and implementing student exercise routines. This is a full-time position at Aspire Inskeep Academy, scheduled for 35 hours per week. The tentative schedule is 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work environment is a normal office, classroom, or school setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, successful completion of 48 college units, or passing score on the Paraprofessional Test.
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
Familiarity with students who demonstrate extensive needs.
Ability and willingness to implement students’ individualized education programs.
Ability and willingness to reflect on and improve practice.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions, with sound judgment to take initiative in modifying activities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements, with high expectations for students with diverse learning needs.
Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Provide health (TB) clearance; the posting says this is most updated every four years.
Ability to move into different positions and work in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move between worksites.
Ability to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
Ability to repeat motions that may involve the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field.
At least one year of experience working with students in special education with moderate or severe needs, or with students from urban communities in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services, supports, and interventions to students under the guidance and daily supervision of Special Education teachers.
Implement IEPs with fidelity, including providing one-to-one classroom support and assisting with toileting, health-related needs, mobility, and student stretching or exercise routines, as applicable and under appropriate supervision.
Implement and progress-monitor behavior intervention plans in accordance with the IDEA.
Assist Special Education teachers in supporting students with IEPs within the school setting.
Track student progress according to IEP benchmark dates and enter data for individual students.
Create and implement instructional materials accommodated or modified for individual students.
Collaborate regularly with IEP team members, including General Education teachers, Education Specialists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Instructional Aides, administrators, Program Specialists, and other service providers.
For students receiving behavior supports and services, collaborate with IEP team members to ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented with fidelity.
Support students receiving mental health services who require behavioral support, as specified in their IEPs.
Implement student responsibility and monitoring plans to facilitate independence.
Teach students behavior strategies specified in their Behavior Intervention Plans.
Use de-escalation techniques, including Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.
Demonstrate knowledge of and support for Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.