TK-8 Special Education Instructional Aide

TK-8 Special Education Instructional Aide

Job Description

Classification: Classified

DOL Status: Full Time, M-F 8:00-3:45 pm

Exemption Status: Non- Exempt

Manager: SPED Program Administrator

Direct Reports: N/A

Instructional Aide

Position Overview

The Academy is seeking a qualified Special Education Instructional Aide that will help level instruction and provide a high level of support for students who have diverse learning needs, particularly, those who have Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s). The position is full time for being qualified for benefits and up to 35 hours per week owing to school timing.

Who We Are

The Academy is a community of professionals committed to serving ALL students well and who continually strive to close the opportunity gap so that a student’s demographic markers are not predictors of their success. We accomplish this by offering a rigorous, socially conscious, student-centered education that prioritizes students’ academic and social-emotional development.

Our Mission

The Academy of Alameda is an equity-centered public school that equips ALL students with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, mindset, and personal qualities so that they are on track for success in college and are inspired to affect change in their communities.

The Academy of Alameda seeks individuals who

• Believe that all students can be successful at high levels and that a student’s academic success should not be determined by their race or ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, sexual preference etc.
• See the value in and thus have a strong desire to collaborate deeply with teachers and support staff members
• Have a student-focused lens and continually seek to build strong relationships with students
• Work hard but also have fun

Essential Responsibilities

Student Support

• Collaborates closely with special education and Gen Ed teachers to provide students with IEPs academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports
• Works with a student in a 1:1 capacity or with multiple students if and when required, providing push in/pull out academic support and other academically related services embedded in the IEP.
• Assess students and monitor student data.
• Monitors the individual student in the classroom and/or during break and lunch activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Assists in maintaining appropriate student behavior and in some cases (typically TK or K age students) might require diaper changing
• Provide feedback for IEPs.
• Attend IEP meetings as a participant as needed
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with staff members

Clerical

• Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, filing, correcting papers and data collection
• Assists special education teachers as required to support meeting student learning needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site or district administrator(s)

Training and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred; some paid or volunteer experience working with children in any educational or child care setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Application Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter
• 3 References
• Letter(s) of recommendation (Preferred)