Student Support Associate/BII

Job DetailsJob Location

• CWC
• Mar
• Vista -
• Los
• Angeles,
• CA 90064Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $20.00 - $30.00 HourlyThis is a full-time, school-site-based position with morning and afternoon hours, approximately 40 hours per week (MON-FRI: 9:30 - 6 pm). Student Support Aid average hours 25 - 29 hours and After School Mentor average 15 - 11 hours per week not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Hours

• 1:45 - 6:00 PM Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri.
• Wed, 12:45 - 6:00 pm Classroom Support Assist the Lead Teacher in the ongoing student progress and achievement assessment by collecting and reporting on academic data using various means. Assist the Lead Teacher in using data to tailor instruction to meet individual students' academic and social needs. Support and create a strong classroom culture developed through CWC’s social-emotional learning focus and contribute to the broader school community. Support social-emotional learning in the classrooms and the yard Assist Lead Teacher with intervention support for struggling learners and English Language Learners. Outdoor Play Support Support the creation of a strong play culture developed through CWC’s social-emotional learning focus and contribute to the broader school community. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students on the playground, athletic fields, and recess/lunch areas. Collaborate with other Student Support Associates to plan physical activities that engage students in play. Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills. Teach safety rules for each activity in the playground, athletic fields, and recess/lunch areas. Create and maintain a safe environment for students during lunch and recess. Support in creating and enforcing safe bathrooms while students play outdoors. Assist with the assessments of fitness levels; perform fitness testing once a year with 5th-grade students. Assist in creating and holding social-emotional learning lessons during outdoor play with groups of students that help facilitate student growth. Individualized Student Support (RSP and Behavioral Intervention) Support with instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned. Assist students in prescribed learning activities. Assist students with behavioral challenges in and out of the classroom. Monitor student behavior and utilize approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors. Implement documented therapy plans for Behavior Intervention treatment. Monitor, observe, and report students' behavioral data according to approved procedures. Assist enrichment teachers, adapt activities to students with special needs, and develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P. and 504 plans. May provide adaptive support with eating and toileting. School Culture Support and Collaboration Support in creating and maintaining a strong school culture (i.e., classroom and outdoor play) developed through CWC’s social-emotional learning focus and contributed to the broader school community. Collaborate with other Student Support Associates to assist with school-wide community events. Communicate and engage with students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders, as coordinated and led by a school administrator. Participate as an active community member to provide stewardship of the school and adherence to its mission and guiding principles. Maintain a high level of professionalism, exhibited by meeting deadlines and commitments to self, students, and the community. Facilitate conflict resolution strategies with students when conflicts arise. Participate in professional development activities, both internal (led by the School Leadership Team and visiting experts) and external (visiting other schools, attending conferences, sharing best practices with others in the charter school community, etc.). Other duties, as assigned by the School Leadership Team. After School Mentor Responsibilities 11 - 15 hours per week Monitors students’ arrival and departure to the out-of-school time. Tracks student attendance with appropriate student attendance programs. Plan, organize, and implement various creative indoor activities, including mindfulness and study habits programs. Supervise assigned students to ensure that they are at their safest all times and that the program operates according to the daily schedule in an organized and effective manner Oversee academic, homework, and enrichment activities Support the student snack and supper program data tracking Travel to staff meetings, school meetings, and training as scheduled and required Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor Qualifications Bachelor's or Associate's degree, or a minimum of 48 college-level credit hours required Experience working in a relevant TK-8 grade school setting or other high-quality educational setting. Experience or willingness to work in a socio-economically, racially, and culturally diverse classroom setting. Communicate verbally and in writing effectively. Approximately 50% of the time is spent sitting while frequently required to walk, stand, and bend. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude. Investment in creating a safe and positive school community in which social-emotional learning is the foundation of the culture. Belief and willingness to ensure that all students can learn and achieve at high levels. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively use those skills with a diverse audience. Experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs. Effectively manage and instruct both small and large groups of students. Exhibit ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner creates a joyful and caring school environment. Instructional time includes community building, conflict resolution, skill-building, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change. Excitement about learning and implementing new teaching methods and effective practices aligned with the CWC model and positively impacting students. Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent to working with school-aged children. ​​Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced school environment. Demonstrated initiative and tenacity. Employees must lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.