Special Education Aides - various school sites

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$22 - $23•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. Working under the immediate supervision and direction of a teacher or specialist, the aide provides instructional support to a small group of special education students in a general education classroom. The position includes reinforcing lessons in subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, supporting specialized services, and helping students participate in classroom activities. The aide may assist with communication and learning technologies, behavior support, personal care, first aid, and student supervision during transportation. The role also includes classroom clerical tasks, preparing teaching materials, maintaining records, and communicating with families as directed. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at a school site; remote work is generally not an option. Positions are available at several school sites.

Requirements

Meet the applicable instructional-assistant qualification standard by possessing a bachelor’s degree, or by passing a local assessment of knowledge and skills assisting in instruction (such as the CBEST) and either having a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years of college (48 units), or attaining an associate degree.
Pass a tuberculosis test and background check at the time of offer.
Be able to lift 60 pounds.
Attend work consistently during scheduled hours; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Be available for regular, in-person work at a school site; remote work or telecommuting is generally not an option.
Demonstrate dependable, collaborative, adaptable, patient, and tactful conduct when working with students and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience working with children or adolescents in a structured environment.
Experience working with children or adolescents who require a specialized learning environment; verifiable, supervised volunteer experience in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted equally.
Other combinations of training and experience that provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered, but do not substitute for the minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

Follow the teacher’s or specialist’s lead in providing instruction and specialized services to students with IEPs or Section 504 Service Plans.
Assist with communication through assistive technology or communication devices, student supervision, discipline, and behavior modification.
Coordinate instructional efforts with teachers or specialists and implement instructional programs.
Tutor or drill students individually or in groups, following lesson plans and designated IEPs or service plans.
Help students use assistive technology, communication devices, microcomputers, and computer-assisted learning activities.
Provide first aid and necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students; provide toileting or hand-over-hand support as needed and administer prescribed medication according to school procedures.
Supervise students during assigned transportation between school and home.
Contact parents, share approved information, participate in parent conferences or IEP meetings as directed, and provide Spanish interpretation when needed.
Correct classroom or homework assignments, record scores, and return work to students.
Operate office machines and instructional equipment, including computers, copy machines, laminators, telephones, and video cassette recorders.
Perform classroom clerical work, including typing, filing, maintaining records, recording attendance, completing forms, and duplicating materials.
Prepare teaching aids and materials, including charts, graphs, and other instructional items.
Help organize classroom activities, display educational materials, arrange furniture, and maintain an orderly and clean classroom environment.
Observe and report significant student behaviors or problems and implement behavior-management programs as designated by certificated staff.
Adapt educational materials and manipulatives to support specialized learning.
Motivate and encourage positive learning patterns and behavior, assist with discipline according to school policy, and demonstrate patience and sound judgment when working with students with disabilities.
Work collaboratively as an educational team member, adapt to changing classroom circumstances, and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance options, including HMO, PPO, and EPO plans.
Dental and vision coverage, including employer-paid options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life and AD&D insurance, with optional term life and AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Wellness programs and resources.
Financial planning and coaching access.
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 unpaid family-care and/or medical leave.
Paid time off.