Instructional Aide, SPED

• Assist Special Education teachers in supporting students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the school setting.
• Provide services, supports and interventions directly to students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the Special Education teacher/s.
• Implement the IEP with fidelity (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.)
• Create and implement instructional materials that are accommodated/modified for individualized students. 
• Regularly collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers.)

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior 
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. 

1.   Competencies:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Familiarity with students with students that demonstrate moderate-severe needs. 
• Ability and willingness to implement students’ individualized education programs
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on practice
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities

1. Minimum educational level:

• 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

1. Experience required:

• 1+ year working with students in special education with moderate / severe needs or students from urban communities in an educational setting

1. Physical requirements:

• Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. 

1. Work authorization requirements: 

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Aspire 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.