Teacher Assistant SPED

CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade. Organizational Mindsets We believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets. Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization CNCA Anchors EXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development. EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs. COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community’s joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live. INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work. JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning. By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand. BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated. The Opportunity Under the supervision of School Leadership and a classroom teacher, the Teacher Assistant – Special Education supports CNCA students by supporting instruction and performing supplemental activities which encourage students to meet their educational goals. The TA-SPED follows educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or a minimum of 48 semester units of college coursework (and/or have passed the CBEST)
One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with students with disabilities, including students with autism
Ability to participate in courses, seminars, and workshops in the area(s) of autism and intensive behavior intervention
Demonstrated successful experience working with students
Demonstrated ability to positively work with students, staff & parents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Bilingual (oral & written) Spanish/English

Responsibilities

Serve as in-class support for students
In collaboration with the classroom teacher, assist in executing lesson plans for students
Assist the classroom teacher with co-planning and co-teaching for students
Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
Communicate with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting and evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives
Provide, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success
Document student daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student hourly activities
Implement under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
Model conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner
Monitor student daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Assist assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming including, but not necessarily limited to: social, academic, behavioral and self-help growth and development
Assist in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher or administrator (e.g. bus loading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, etc.)
Integrate educational technology into the curricula and education program to strengthen the teaching/learning process for students
Support classroom teacher in developing long and short-term academic goals that scaffolds learning from students’ current performance levels to grade level
Support in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Work closely with students and their families to promote personal growth and success
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with grade level team, administrators, and service providers as necessary
Supervise students during recess and lunch time
Other duties as assigned