Instructional Assistant

Aspire Public Schools•East Palo Alto, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools is building a pool of exceptional candidates for current and future opportunities for the SY26/27 school year. This role supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students. The Instructional Assistant works during the school day and/or the after school program. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate interested in pursuing a career as an educator.

Requirements

Unofficial transcripts
ParaPro assessment (Passing score of 460 or above)
Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (update every four years)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Support classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data
Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices; share best practices
Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress
May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction.
Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level
Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes
Teach or co-teach Advisory class with the objective of developing students’ character and habits
Actively participate in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches
Work towards career as an educator, which may include enrolling in teacher credential program
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned