TK Instructional Assistant at Aspire Public Schools

DescriptionThis is a regular full time role at Aspire College Academy.ABOUT ASPIREAspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & Self-Determination and Joy.GENERAL SUMMARY:The TK/K Instructional Assistant supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high-quality personalized education program for students. They work 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 developmentally appropriate classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learningDevelop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional GuidelinesAssess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment dataCollaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others instructional practices; share best practicesHelp classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progressMay help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records including attendance in accordance with Aspire proceduresIdentify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challengesAssist 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 levelSupport 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 processesTeach or co-teach Advisory class with the objective of developing students character and habitsActively participate in professional development activities including: training sessions and working with lead teacher principal instructional coachesWork towards career as an educator which may include enrolling in teacher credential programDemonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statements standards policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behaviorSupport students with toileting needsPerform other related duties as required and assignedQUALIFICATIONSCompetencies:Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning stylesAbility and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best PracticesAbility and willingness to reflect and improveStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues parents and communityMinimum educational level:Associates degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional TestBachelors degree in Education Teaching or related field preferredPhysical requirements:Stand walk or bend over kneel crouch reach overhead grasp push and pull. Move lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder heightRepetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation simple grasping and power grasping)Demonstrate normal depth perceptionSitting walking or standing for extended periods of timeDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard operate standard office equipment and use a telephoneSee and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aidsHear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aidesExperience required:1 year working with students as a teacher teacher intern or teaching assistant preferredWork authorization requirements:Clear the Department of Justice background screeningAuthorized to work in the United StatesProvide health (TB) clearance (update every four years)WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Compensation:Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates well-being! Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits for full-time teammates including paid time off 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/long-term disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program.Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:Aspire Public Schools Instructional Assistant Pay ScaleAspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.#LinkedInEducators Key Skills System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1