Early Elementary Classroom Aide
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Job Location:
San Rafael, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 28 - 32
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Early Elementary Classroom Aide
Location: San Rafael CA
Schedule: Full-time MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:00 PM
Pay Range: $28$32 per hour depending on experience
Department: Early Elementary
Reports to: Lead Teacher / Director of Academics
Position Overview
The Early Elementary Classroom Aide plays a critical role in supporting students academic social-emotional and behavioral growth. Working closely with the lead teacher and interdisciplinary team the aide helps implement individualized education plans (IEPs) provides direct student support and contributes to a calm organized and responsive classroom environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is patient observant flexible and interested in growing their skills in special education autism support or a related helping profession.
Key Responsibilities
Student Support
- Provide direct hands-on support to students during academic social and daily routines
- Support implementation of IEP goals under the direction of the lead teacher and therapists
- Assist with behavior regulation using school-approved strategies and guidance
- Build positive respectful relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Classroom & Instructional Support
- Assist the lead teacher in preparing materials visuals and learning activities
- Support small-group and 1:1 instruction as directed
- Help maintain an organized predictable and nurturing classroom environment
- Step in flexibly to support students during transitions or moments of dysregulation
Collaboration & Communication
- Work collaboratively with teachers counselors speech therapists occupational therapists and behavior specialists
- Follow established plans and communicate observations clearly and professionally
- Participate in team meetings and trainings as required
- Seek clarification and guidance when unsure while making thoughtful attempts to problem-solve
Data & Documentation
- Collect data as directed by teachers or therapists
- Support accurate and timely documentation related to student support
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
- Completion of two years of college (48 semester units) or
- An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or higher or
- Passing a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction
- At least 2 years of experience working with autistic children (behavioral experience strongly preferred)
- Ability to work calmly and effectively in a dynamic classroom environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Comfort with hands-on student-centered and flexible teaching approaches
Preferred
- Experience working in a special education setting
- Coursework or professional interest in education speech-language pathology occupational therapy behavior analysis counseling or psychology
What Were Looking For
- Someone who is kind reliable and emotionally steady
- Able to take direction ask questions and grow with feedback
- Comfortable working as part of a team and supporting shared goals
- Interested in developing confidence initiative and professional communication over time
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28$32/hour
- Full-time schedule with predictable hours
- 5 weeks of paid school breaks plus all national holidays
- Medical and dental insurance available (school covers 75% for eligible employees)
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and growth
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
The Helix School is a non public school in San Rafael, CA, devoted to nurturing the capabilities of neurodivergent children - specializing in autistic children and related developmental challenges.
