Teacher Aide - Almansor Academy

Institute for the Redesign of Learning•South Pasadena, CA

18d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning is seeking a Teacher Aide for its Almansor Academy school site in South Pasadena. Teacher Aides help students with exceptional needs access and engage in curriculum and school activities, while supporting their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The role provides a structured and supportive environment that helps students become competent, caring, and contributing members of society. The Teacher Aide works alongside teachers and other professionals to reinforce instruction, supervise students, and support positive behavior. The role may involve helping students through learning or behavioral breakdowns, using de-escalation and other behavioral strategies, and taking appropriate steps to promote student and staff safety. Aides also complete required records and may participate in special programs with students. The position is based at Almansor Academy in South Pasadena. The stated salary range is $18.75 to $20.62 per hour, with compensation contingent on relevant experience, credentialing or certification, education, and use of a second language in the role (50% of the time).

Requirements

High school diploma.
Complete and pass a job-related health screening.
Willingness to participate in and complete an in-house, 10-week training program.
Access to reliable transportation.
CPR and First Aid certificates are required; they can be provided through in-house training.
Access to a mobile phone for email and basic internet if working offsite.
Clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ.
Current TB test dated within two months.
Ability to carry, push, pull, and move objects such as student desks, chairs, and boxes.
Ability to frequently and for prolonged periods bend, stoop, crouch, walk, and stand.
Ability to perform physical management with students, including physical prompting, escorting, and containment, in accordance with PRO-ACT, CPI, and/or other behavioral intervention system principles.

Responsibilities

Support students with exceptional needs so they can access and engage in curriculum and school activities, including supporting them through learning breakdowns that may result in ineffective, negative, inappropriate, or aggressive behavior.
Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students individually or in small groups.
Supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips.
Meet with teachers to review daily lesson plans and contribute information and ideas as appropriate.
Work with students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce instruction and develop specific academic skills.
Observe and support students in controlling their behavior using positive behavior strategies, de-escalation techniques, competence builders, and other tools outlined in Taking Charge for Educators, Pro-Act, and/or CPI.
Assess behavioral breakdowns or emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions when needed to help ensure student and staff safety.
Complete required paperwork, including incident reports, Behavioral Emergency Reports, response reports, data collection, and assignment sheets, within company-policy or state-law deadlines.
Participate in special programs with a student as required.
Help maintain student health and safety by monitoring the environment and potential student actions, and assisting the teacher or specialist according to established guidelines and procedures.
Support students through behavioral examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance; assist in directing group activities.