Instructional Aide

The Accelerated School•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide supports the delivery of a comprehensive, standards-aligned physical education program by assisting with instruction, ensuring student safety, promoting positive behavior, and fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The role reports to the Principal or an administrative designee. The Accelerated Schools serves more than 1,700 TK–12 students in a tuition-free public charter school setting in Los Angeles. Its educational approach includes research-based practices such as project-based learning, student choice and voice, self-direction, mentoring, and restorative practices.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts degree, an Associate of Arts degree, at least two years (48 semester units or equivalent) of college coursework, or demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics as required by applicable law.
Ability to work effectively and positively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, stability, and poise.
Computer literacy and effective oral and written communication skills.
Interest in working with children and pursuing a career in education.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with students with special needs, including supporting students’ behavioral needs.
Self-starter.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional English Language Development to students.
Use knowledge of reading, reading processes, and mathematics to support individual students or small groups in oral language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, mathematics, and related skills.
Use core-curriculum materials and lesson plans as directed by the teacher.
Conduct guided reading sessions and guide students through comprehension and writing activities to reinforce strategies, skills, and student choice.
Participate in collaborative planning sessions and review assessment data.
Correct student papers and advise students on improving their work products.
Provide teachers with detailed feedback about student progress.
Use behavior modification methods when needed and provide an educationally motivating environment.
Provide interpretation services for parent meetings.
Organize and maintain instructional materials, testing materials, and files.
Perform general clerical duties.
Attend required meetings and trainings and perform other related duties as assigned.