Special Education Instructional Aide
About The Position
As an Instructional Aide, you assist the Lead Teacher with procedures required in operating the class, including providing 1:1 instructional assistance to children with special needs. You attend to children with special physical, social, or emotional needs. You ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and policies, and provide necessary safety training to students. Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit organization that has assisted individuals with developmental disabilities for over 60 years. Its school serves students ages 5–22 in elementary, middle, and high school classes. Students have needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental disabilities. The position is part-time, on-site in Pasadena, California, and pays $19.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, for 28–30 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience assisting individuals with special needs, including Socially Emotional Disturbance (S.E.D.) and/or behavioral challenges.
- Satisfactorily complete background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Department of Social Services.
- Satisfactorily complete a physical examination and TB screening.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher with procedures required to operate the class.
- Provide assistance with 1:1 instruction to children with special needs.
- Understand and attend to children with special physical, social, or emotional needs.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and policies.
- Provide necessary safety training to students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
