Special Education Aide

Green Dot Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Aide supports students whose instruction and services are identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Service Plan. Students may have learning, communication, physical, or mild to moderate disabilities or other impairments, including emotional disturbances. The aide works with a small group of special education students in a general education classroom and performs instructional tasks in areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, under the immediate supervision of a teacher or specialist. This role includes helping students access instruction and specialized services, reinforcing learning goals, supporting communication and behavior-management needs, and assisting with classroom, clerical, and student-care activities. The position requires regular in-person attendance and extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and the public. Remote work is generally not an option. Green Dot California classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), affiliated with the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). Positions are available at several school sites.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor's degree; OR pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills assisting in instruction (for example, CBEST) and either have a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years of college (48 units), or have an associate degree.
Be able to lift 60 pounds.
Pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.
Meet the position's physical requirements, which include significant standing and may include walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Attend consistently during scheduled hours; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Be able to work in person and interact extensively with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
Demonstrate dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities it serves.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience working with adolescents or children in a structured environment.
Experience working with adolescents or children who require a specialized learning environment; verifiable, supervised volunteer experience in a school or related organizational activity may substitute equally.
Other combinations of training and experience that could provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered, but cannot substitute for the required minimum education.
Willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member.

Responsibilities

Follow the lead of the teacher or specialist in providing instruction and specialized services to students with IEPs or Section 504 Service Plans, including assistance with assistive communication technology, supervision, discipline, and behavior modification.
Discuss classroom learning activities with the teacher or specialist to coordinate instructional efforts and implement instructional programs.
Tutor or drill students individually or in groups, following lesson plans and IEPs or Service Plans to explain or reinforce learning concepts in academic subjects.
Help students operate assistive technology, communication devices, microcomputers, and computer-assisted instructional activities.
Provide first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students; administer prescribed medication according to school procedures when needed; and provide toileting support or hand-over-hand instruction as required.
Supervise students during assigned transportation between school and home, including before- and after-school bus duties.
Call parents to arrange appointments or provide approved information; participate in parent conferences or IEP meetings as directed or approved by the teacher or specialist; and provide Spanish interpretation for families when needed.
Correct classroom or homework assignments, record scores, and return work to students.
Operate office and instructional equipment, including copy machines, computers, laminators, telephones, and other listed equipment.
Perform classroom clerical work, including typing, sorting, filing, maintaining records and folders, recording attendance, completing forms, collecting monies, measuring, cutting, and duplicating.
Prepare teaching aids and materials such as charts and graphs through typing, duplicating, collating, stapling, or laminating.
Help organize classroom activities, display educational materials, prepare bulletin boards, arrange furniture, and maintain an orderly and clean classroom environment.
Observe and report significant student behavior, behavior patterns, or problems to the teacher or specialist, and implement behavior-management programs designated by certificated staff.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn to tutor students and work with students with or without disabilities.
Adapt educational materials and manipulatives to support specialized learning for students with disabilities.
Work with children and adolescents with mild to moderate learning or physical disabilities, encouraging positive learning patterns and behavior.
Assist with student discipline in accordance with school policy and maintain accurate records.
Demonstrate patience, confidence, tact, sound judgment, adaptability, and collaboration as an educational team member.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage options, including an HMO option with no-cost employee-only premiums and low-cost family premiums, and medical PPO and EPO options.
Dental and vision coverage, including 100% employer-paid options.
Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid).
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (100% employer-paid), with optional term life and AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance (100% employer-paid).
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Wellness programs and resources.
Access to financial planning and coaching.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation with employee and employer contributions.
Optional non-matching 401(k) plan.
Hourly rate increase for earning an associate and/or bachelor's degree after hire.
Annual hourly rate increase.
Annual perfect-attendance bonus.
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework or workshops.
Approved family-care and/or medical leave (unpaid).
Generous paid time off.