Special Education Instructional Aide (Bilingual Spanish and English)

VOICES COLLEGE BOUND LANGUAGE ACADEMIES•San Jose, CA

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 15% age 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-language program. Every student, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. Role Summary The Instructional Aide assists individual students and/or groups of students by providing a high quality, personalized education program, per Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and/or Speech & Language Pathologist, while upholding the core values of Aspire Public Schools.

Requirements

Having a High School Diploma AND one of the following:
Two years of college (48 units), or
A. A. degree (or higher), or
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction, o
Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children
Ability to work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrated success in working with school-age children
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
Works well with in a high pressure environment
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Clear Criminal Background Check
Valid TB Clearance

Nice To Haves

BA degree or Substitute Permit
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps
Willingness to be trained as needed

Responsibilities

Provide services, supports and interventions directly to students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the Special Education teacher/s.
Implement the IEP with fidelity (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.)
Implement and progress monitor behavior intervention plans in accordance with the IDEA.
Assist Special Education teacher/s in supporting students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the school setting.
Consistently track, per the benchmark dates in the IEP goal/s and input data for individual students.
Create and implement instructional materials that are accommodated/modified for individualized students.
Regularly collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers.)
Collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers) to ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented with fidelity.
Provide support to students receiving mental health services that require behavioral support, per Individual Education Plans.
Implement student responsibility and monitoring plan/s to facilitate student independence.
Teach student/s behavior strategies per the Behavior Intervention Plan.
Implement de-escalation techniques, including Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.
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
Work collaboratively to achieve Voices’ vision
Work cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns
Collaborate closely with other teachers, education specialists, and the principal to improve own and others’ instructional practices
Learn and use co-teaching practices to support instruction for all
Other duties as assigned
Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats
Foster strong school morale and academic achievement
Participating in collaborative with teacher and parents, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
Perform duties such as cafeteria, yard duty, traffic duty and monitoring/interacting with students during the work day as assigned for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Supervise, instruct, and lead students independently as needed
Other duties as assigned