26-27 Instructional Assistant - Stella Middle Charter Academy

Bright Star Schools•Los Angeles, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is seeking a dedicated and passionate Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality education to students. This role involves working one-on-one with students, facilitating small group instruction, assisting in lesson plan development and implementation, and supporting student supervision. The Instructional Assistant plays a vital part in ensuring students receive individualized attention for academic success and contributes to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Bright Star Schools is a non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles, committed to providing holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents.

Requirements

At least 48 college semester units (required)
Must be organized, creative, independent and self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented and flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
Must possess good communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships; demonstrated ability to communicate in situations requiring tact and poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.
Must present a neat, professional appearance.
Must be able to adjust tasks and focus with composure, and in accordance with changing deadlines and prior.
Able to multitask
Professional appearance (business casual)
Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Must be able to logically solve problems
Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have a passion for student success
Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills
Prolonged sitting/standing.
Frequent walking.
Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 20 pounds.
Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat.
Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height
Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.
Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.
Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (Highly preferred)
Bilingual in Spanish or Korean (desired)

Responsibilities

Provides focused lessons to individuals or small groups of students identified through the MTSS process.
Tutors individuals and small groups of students in various subject areas.
Utilizes data to plan instruction and prepare for facilitating lessons with students.
Tracks data and goals, and communicates them to students and supervisors.
Communicates student growth or areas of need to the teacher, supervisor, and MTSS team, in writing and verbally.
Assists in maintaining student records and files.
Supports with 1:1 or small group testing administration throughout the school year.
Operates equipment such as copy machines, computers, and audiovisual equipment.
Attends and participates in professional development.
Works closely with the teacher and other instructional staff to address student needs and contribute to ongoing educational improvements.
Supports communication with parents by providing updates on student progress or challenges, when needed.
Provides occasional teacher coverage.
Supervises students in all indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a safe environment.
Supervises students during breakfast, lunch, and snack time.
Executes the Bright Star culture plan and training to support a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for students.
Encourages children to interact positively with other children and people around them.
Maintains open lines of communication with the teacher and classroom team to ensure the individual needs of all children are met.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Any other duties as assigned.