Special Education 1:1 Aide at King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
About the Employer
JOIN OUR FAMILY! At King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools, we truly are a family. We understand the unique demands faced by educators in the 21st century, and make it our priority to ensure that our teachers and support staff feel empowered, supported, valued, respected, and heard. As a TK-12 school system, we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of every member of our school family! We encourage our teachers to express their creativity and passion through innovative curriculum and pedagogy and empower them with on-going professional development opportunities. We recognize the time, energy, and commitment required to obtain a clear CA Teaching Credential and offer two King-Chavez teacher credentialing programs along with individualized support at every step of the way. As a family, we value building relationships from a foundation of love. Opportunities for collaboration and team building are embedded into the school day and across the school year. Working successfully as a team is important to us, and so is playing and growing as a team! We understand the growing pressures in education and are committed to combating these by prioritizing the health and wellness of our teachers and support staff. At King-Chavez, we cultivate a healthy work/life balance by providing multiple week-long (or longer) breaks throughout the school year, a comprehensive benefits package that includes mental health support, embedded mindfulness practice during the school day, fun celebratory events, and recognitions. We invite you to join us in our mission as we educate all students from a foundation of love! Learn more at www.kingchavez.org
Job Summary
Job Summary
King-Chavez Primary Academy is looking for a full-time Special Education Aide to provide one to one support for a student in our special education program. Applicants should be knowledgeable of special education instructional/tutorial procedures and practices, be willing to collaborate with the IEP team to achieve student goals that are established, and possess good reading and writing English communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. This is a perfect opportunity for a student in a teacher or education specialist program, but will consider all. This position is full-time, including full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as retirement.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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King Chavez Special Education Assistant Job Summary:
The Special Education Assistant will work directly under the supervision of a credentialed staff member. Their main function is to support the implementation, evaluation, and assessment pertaining to student’s IEP goals as directed by their supervisor. This may take place in The Learning Center or in the general education classroom. Special Education Assistants will observe and document student progress, implement plans for instruction, and provide information to appropriate staff members. The Special Education Assistant must maintain confidentiality of the students, be respectful of each student’s needs, and be willing to participate in staff development and training opportunities.
Essential Functions of Special Education Assistant:
- Implement direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students, and attend classes with the student, as designated in the IEP.
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials to provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in general education classroom activities.
- Provide verbal and/or written feedback of student observations and student classroom support for the purpose of assisting credentialed teacher in evaluating students.
- Collect data and maintain records on each student’s progress toward IEP goals.
- Assist credentialed teacher with clerical functions such as correcting papers, creating lesson plans, making copies, helping with progress reports, adapting tests and assignments.
- Act as a cooperative team member in working with King Chavez staff, community, students and families.
- Model appropriate social skills, participation, and problem-solving skills.
- Assist in managing student behavior by applying proactive and positive strategies when helping a student with behavioral concerns.
- Implement behavior support plans as designed by IEP team to help students.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration or credentialed staff.
The Special Education Assistant Must:
- Be flexible
- Be consistent
- Be patient
- Be hard-working
- Be willing to learn
- Be able to take instruction
- Be able to take correction
- Be a team player
- Be approachable
- Be proactive
- Have integrity
- Have respect for diversity
Requirements / Qualifications
Current Resume Cover Letter 2 current letters of recommendation
Requirements / Qualifications
Current Resume Cover Letter 2 current letters of recommendation
Comments and Other Information
King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools follows all current COVID-19 guidance. Staff are required to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.
Comments and Other Information
King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools follows all current COVID-19 guidance. Staff are required to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.
Application Deadline
10/17/2022 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/23/2022
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Number of Openings
1
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Add'l Salary Info
$18-$20 per hour
Length of Work Year
187 Days
Employment Type
Full Time