Literacy Instructional Aide - Elementary ('26-'27 School Year)

• Our Mission Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. Primary Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation of targeted literacy intervention for students through small group and 1:1 instruction.
• Work with and assist the Literacy Intervention Teacher during the school day with instruction, intervention, and other duties needed.
• Reinforce foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials, organizing resources, and setting up intervention groups and classroom structures.
• Assist with administering formative assessments and progress monitoring tools as directed.
• Support data collection for tools such as DIBELS, i-Ready, and other school-based assessments as needed.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess or other assigned times.
• Participate in family meetings, engagement events, workshops, or conferences as appropriate.
• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies.
• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AA degree required, BA degree preferred
• 30 Day Emergency Sub Permit preferred
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test
• Previous experience working with and supervising children
• Previous experience working with students
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment Salary: Starting at $22/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Position Contingencies This position is funded through the California Department of Education (CDE) Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists (LCRS) Grant Program through June 2029. \n