Special Education Instructional Aide
ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is the largest nonprofit charter organization in Los Angeles, serving 12,500 low-income families across 28 open enrollment public charter high schools and middle schools. Alliance schools significantly outperform traditional public schools across almost every measure; for example, 95% of Alliance students graduate high school in four years and 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college. We are committed to hiring the most dedicated, qualified, and talented teachers, school leaders, and staff to join our team and serve our students.
ROLE SUMMARY
Assist teacher in the supervision and instructional support of students.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
- Operate and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
- Help student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
- Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and/or instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.
- Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, break periods, or field trips.
- Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules.
- Provide information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned.
- Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.
- Participate in staff meetings as required by job assignment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Completion of at least 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units. Associate's degree preferred
- 0-2 years of experience developing caring relationships with students in a school setting
Skills, Beliefs, and Mindset:
- Knowledge of appropriate and effective approaches to discipline
- Knowledge of school objectives, policies and regulations
- Ability to work with students and staff in maintaining a safe and welcoming school campus
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all members of the school community
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment
- Ability to use good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making
- Use time productively
- Ability to follow district policies and procedures
- Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills
- Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school
- Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
- Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships with teachers, coaches, school leaders and other home office departments
- Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
- Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
COMPENSATION
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools prides itself in offering its employees a competitive salary and excellent group benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and her/his eligible dependents. Retirement benefits are also offered and include an employer match/contribution.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are free public charter schools which do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.