Instructional Aide

THE ACCELERATED SCHOOL•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

About The Accelerated Schools At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future. Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day. Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment. Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready. Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal or administrative designee, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) degree; or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree; or Completion of at least two years (48 semester units or equivalent) of college coursework; or Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, as required by applicable law.
Previous experience working with special needs students including supporting students' behavioral needs
Enjoys working with children and is interested in a career in education
Self-starter; computer literate; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively in a positive manner with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, stability, and poise.

Nice To Haves

Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals.
You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions.
Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments.
You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community.
Takes ownership of your actions and impact.
You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results.
You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through.
You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.
You believe learning happens through dialogue, not monologue.
You listen actively, elevate diverse voices, and seek understanding, even in moments of conflict.
You are a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver.
You prioritize effectively, anticipate challenges, and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results.
You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others.
You celebrate wins, own mistakes, seek coaching and feedback, and support teammates in developing their skills and impact.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional English Language Development to students.
Use knowledge of reading, the reading process, and mathematics to support individual or small groups of students in oral language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, math, and related skills.
Use provided 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 and skills and student choice.
Participate in regularly scheduled collaborative planning sessions and continuously review assessment data.
Correct student papers and/or advise students regarding improvement of work products.
Provide detailed feedback about student progress to the teacher
Incorporate behavior modification methods when needed.
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 meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned