Instructional Assistant SY 26-27 - Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles Region (South Gate, Huntington Park, Los Angeles) at Aspire Public Schools - Los Angeles County

Job Summary

This position can be FT/PT depending on site needs.

This position is a pool which means that it stays posted continuously due to positions frequently becoming available throughout the school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Instructional Assistant supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students. S/he works during the school day and/or the after school program. The ideal candidate for this position is a recent college graduate who has an interest in pursuing a career as an educator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data
• Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others' instructional practices; share best practices
• Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress
• May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
• Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction.
• Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level
• Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes

Requirements / Qualifications

• Associate's degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
• Experience working with children or youth in a school or community-based setting
• 1+ year as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Comments and Other Information

Compensation:

The hourly schedule is $22.61 - $40.96 based on years of experience.