IIS - Intensive Individualized Support Paraprofessional

Sparrow Academy•La Mesa, CA

About The Position

Sparrow Academy is seeking a full-time Intensive Individualized Support Paraprofessional to provide direct service and support to a student with special needs during the 2023–2024 school year. The assistant will provide push-in support. Sparrow Academy’s mission is to cultivate conscientious, engaged citizens through scholarly and artistic study of the humanities, math, and science, grounded in Waldorf philosophy. Applicants should have experience working with elementary- and/or middle-school-aged children. Experience working with children who have behavioral intervention plans is a plus. The successful candidate must be able to take direction, use individual initiative when needed, and demonstrate compassion, warmth, reliability, and openness to learning. The successful candidate must submit documents verifying compliance with NCLB requirements: a high school diploma or equivalent and proof of having passed the County Aide Proficiency Exam, completed 48 college units, or earned an associate degree. Application materials include a resume, letter of introduction, and two letters of recommendation. Apply through the online application or email the required documents to Rebecca Vogelezang at [email protected].

Requirements

Experience working with elementary- and/or middle-school-aged children.
Ability to take direction and apply individual initiative when needed.
Compassion and warmth.
Reliability and openness to learning.
Submit proof of a high school diploma or equivalent and proof of having passed the County Aide Proficiency Exam, completed 48 college units, or earned an associate degree to verify NCLB compliance.
Submit a resume, letter of introduction, and two letters of recommendation.