Primary School SPED Instructional Aide (11)

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes.
• Teaching and Learning: As determined by the direct supervisor and in support of the Special Education Teacher supports classroom learning and provides 1:1 or small group student support and instruction as needed. This may include but is not limited to supporting students behavioral and/or medical needs as well as academic and providing interventions as needed. Environments may include general education and special education environments as well as social activities.
• Campus Safety and Supervision: Supports campus supervision before during and after school; in specific cases this may include bus/van duties for transportation needs.
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events.
• Compliance Activities: Supports the Special Education Teacher including clerical support administrative tasks translating/interpreting etc.
• Coverage Support: Leads the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events.
• Professional Expectations: Participates fully in assigned professional developments staff meetings and planning sessions. Participate in the coaching cycle (being observed receiving feedback collaborating on action steps implementing action steps etc.). Supports the general day-to-day activities of the school site.
• Administers first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students
• May assist with toileting and diapering as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Education Leadership or site administration.

Qualifications :

• Associates degree needed; Bachelors degree preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Substitute Permit preferred
• Experience working with school-aged children in particular those with special needs

Skills Knowledge:

• Ability to read understand and implement lessons based on state standards
• Knowledge in providing assessments and progress monitoring; maintaining accurate records
• Preferred to have familiarity with and/or the ability to learn IEP documentation and Special Ed Reporting Software (i.e. Siras)
• Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn RTI Co-teaching Collaboration and small group instruction
• Training or familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Knowledge or familiarity with de-escalation strategies (CPI certified preferred)
• Certification (will certify) and help students in performing first aid and/or CPR when necessary
• Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation; ability to bend twist sit stool kneel push pull and crawl; ability to lift 50 pounds; ability to carry 25 pounds; ability to reach in all directions; ability to work at heights; ability to ascend and descend ladder.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $28.20/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

Compensation: 

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience. 
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage dental vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee.  
• WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%) 
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. 

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time