SPED Paraeducator (7:30 AM - 4:00PM) - iEmpire Academy - San Bernardino, CA
About The Position
REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a nonprofit charter school management organization focused on increasing college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire and revitalizing communities through education and supportive partnerships. The ideal inclusion assistant is passionate about the mission and commitments of REAL Journey Schools and demonstrates this through developing, reflecting on, and implementing school culture and collaborating to support student success. The Special Education Assistant supports the classroom teacher and school service providers by assisting an individual student or group of students with disabilities. The position helps students acquire skills and develop functional replacement behaviors, supports instruction and behavior intervention plans, participates in IEP-related work, and maintains required documentation. The listed schedule is 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Patience, flexibility, and the ability to work well as a collaborative team member.
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, and reach occasionally or frequently for extended periods.
- Physical ability to bend over, squat, stand and sit for periods of time, and move with some speed.
- Ability to perform occasional computer work, including typing.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with children in an educational or other structured setting.
- Desire to continuously build professional knowledge.
- Demonstrated support for and knowledge of the school’s goals and mission.
Responsibilities
- Assist with tests, homework, program reviews, reports, student files, schedules, and other instructional program assignments as directed by the supervising teacher and in accordance with the IEP.
- Promote student skill acquisition by teaching age-appropriate and functional replacement behaviors.
- Use a combination of approaches to address students’ target behaviors and strengthen replacement behaviors.
- Use systematic observation and environmental modification to teach specific skills that help students succeed and independently initiate acquired skills.
- Participate in individual student IEP meetings and prepare and present appropriate materials as directed by the administrator.
- Complete and maintain required documentation for the school, students, and families.
- Monitor and support Behavior Intervention Plans, including daily progress reporting and weekly behavior charting.
- Provide individual and small-group services.
- Build strong relationships with students and parents.
- Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for the future.
- Collaborate with school staff in providing behavioral support.
- Maintain regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality.
- Assist students with fine motor tasks and mobility, including physical assistance as needed.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive HMO/PPO medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Virtual medical visits.
- Health Savings Account.
- Up to 12 vacation days.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Employer-matched retirement plans (403b and CalSTRS).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Legal insurance.
- Additional voluntary health benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
