Instructional Aide, SpEd - CCPA

Aspire Public Schools • Huntington Park, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide provides support to students with disabilities, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), in the school environment. The aide supports Special Education teachers, General Education teachers, and/or Speech & Language Pathologists while upholding Aspire Public Schools’ core values. This is a full-time, 1:1 aide position at Centennial College Preparatory Academy, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The aide provides services, supports, and interventions directly to students under the guidance and daily supervision of Special Education teachers. The role may include classroom support, assistance with toileting and health-related needs under the supervision of the school nurse, and help with students’ physical needs and mobility. The aide also creates and implements accommodated or modified instructional materials and collaborates with members of the IEP team.

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of college-preparatory charter schools serving TK–12 scholars in California. Its stated purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life, in an environment grounded in well-being, belonging, community partnership, agency and self-determination, and joy.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, successful completion of 48 college units, or passing score on the Paraprofessional Test.
• At least 1 year of experience working with students in special education with moderate/severe needs, or with students from urban communities in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
• Familiarity with students who demonstrate moderate-to-severe needs.
• Ability and willingness to implement students’ individualized education programs.
• Ability and willingness to reflect on and improve one’s practice.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions, and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities.
• Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide current health (TB) clearance; the posting states it must be updated every four years.
• Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds; frequently sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in supporting students with IEPs in the school setting.
• Provide services, supports, and interventions directly to students under the guidance and daily supervision of Special Education teachers.
• Implement students’ IEPs with fidelity, including providing 1:1 classroom support.
• Support students with toileting needs and health-related needs, including g-tube care, feeding, and medication administration under the supervision of the school nurse.
• Assist with students’ physical needs, including lifting, mobility assistance, and implementing stretching or exercise routines.
• Create and implement instructional materials accommodated or modified for individual students.
• Regularly collaborate with IEP team members, including General Education teachers, Education Specialists, Speech and Language Pathologists, other Instructional Aides, administrators, Program Specialists, and other service providers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree