Interim Instructional Assistant GenEd - Gateway Academy

Aspire Public Schools•South Gate, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools is hiring a full-time Interim Instructional Assistant, General Education, at Aspire Gateway Campus in South Gate, California. The position concludes in June 2027 and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation follows the Instructional Assistant GenEd salary schedule and depends on years of experience. The Instructional Assistant supports classroom teachers in providing students with a high-quality, personalized education. Duties may take place during the school day and/or in the after-school program. The role includes supporting classroom routines and student engagement, helping develop and deliver instruction, assessing student progress, and collaborating with teachers, families, and other service providers. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate interested in pursuing a career in education. Aspire Public Schools operates college-preparatory charter schools serving TK–12 students across California. Its purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life, with a community grounded in well-being, belonging, community partnership, agency and self-determination, and joy.

Requirements

Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community.
Associate’s degree, successful completion of 48 college units, or passing score on the Paraprofessional Test.
Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Provide health (TB) clearance, updated every four years.
Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull; move, lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height; and perform repetitive hand use.
Able to demonstrate normal depth perception and sit, walk, or stand for extended periods.
Able to use a computer keyboard, standard office equipment, and telephone; see and read screens and printed materials; and hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without aids.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field.
At least one year of experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant.
Recent college graduate interested in pursuing a career as an educator.

Responsibilities

Support classroom systems and procedures and help manage student behavior to keep students engaged in learning.
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
Assess students regularly under Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data.
Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve instructional practices and share best practices.
Help classroom teachers provide students and families with regular, timely information about classroom activities and student progress.
Help track critical student information and maintain accurate records, including attendance, according to Aspire procedures.
Identify students’ unique needs and collaborate with team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges.
Assist with planning and delivering differentiated instruction, including parallel teaching, small-group instruction, and one-on-one instruction.
Teach students in the after-school program, particularly through intervention and acceleration for students below grade level.
Support a school-wide culture of high expectations and college preparation; work with the College and Academic Counselor to support academic progress and college application processes.
Teach or co-teach Advisory class to help develop students’ character and habits.
Participate in professional development, including training and work with the lead teacher, principal, and instructional coaches.
Work toward a career as an educator, which may include enrolling in a teacher credential program.
Demonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.