Instructional Aide, SpEd

Provide support to students receiving mental health services that require behavioral support, per Individual Education Plans.

Implement student responsibility and monitoring plan/s to facilitate student independence.

Teach student/s behavior strategies per the Behavior Intervention Plan.

Implement de-escalation techniques, including Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Competencies Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Familiarity with students that demonstrate extensive 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 Ability to maintain confidentiality Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs

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

Experience preferred

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

Physical requirements

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

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)

WORK ENVIRONMENT The 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. Hourly Range: $23.31- $42.23 based on years of experience for this role. #linkedineducators