Care Team- Instructional Support, High School, Flex Exploration

Job title

Care Team - Instructional Support

Reports to: School/Program Director and/or Designee

Classification: Classified / Non-Exempt

Who We Are: (Organization overview)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

The opportunity (Position overview)

As a Care Team member, you will perform a variety of instructional activities, assist in the delivery of learning experiences within specific areas of study, and perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.

• What you will do (Duties and responsibilities)
• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the presentation of instructional lessons.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities, as directed by the teacher or Principal.
• Monitor and assist students in learning activities as a follow up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Direct and supervise students in safe learning activities, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social emotional behaviors.
• Reinforce the social emotional curriculum and instruction.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials for use with individuals, or small groups of students or in a learning center.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment, and vocational and career educational equipment.
• Monitor resource and learning centers and assist students with the use of center equipment and in the remediation of specific learning problems.
• Assist with providing extra curriculum support to at-promise learners to fill learning gaps.
• Assist with the administration of a variety of assessments.
• Administer routine first aid and request appropriate assistance for serious injury or illness.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining orderly, attractive and stimulating learning environments.
• Participate, as requested, in parent conferences.
• Attend to the physical and health needs of learners.
• Assist with the transportation of learners to/from learning and play environments.

• Other responsibilities
• Be self-directed by taking initiative and and responsibility for your work
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team
• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor

• Essential functions
• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

• What you will bring (Qualifications)
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional public speaking skills.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-based and fast-paced environment.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.