Instructional Assistant

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Aspire Public Schools is building a pool of exceptional candidates for future opportunities. This posting is not for an immediate opening but ensures you'll be considered as positions become available.

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity : Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

The Instructional Assistant supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students. S / he works during the school day and / or the after school program. The ideal candidate for this position is a recent college graduate who has an interest in pursuing a career as an educator.

What You Will Do :

Support classroom systems / procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning

Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines

Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data

Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others' instructional practices; share best practices

Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress

May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures

Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges

Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including : parallel teaching, small group and / or one-on-one instruction.

Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level

Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes

Teach or co-teach Advisory class with the objective of developing students' character and habits

Actively participate in professional development activities, including : training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches

Work towards career as an educator, which may include enrolling in teacher credential program

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

What You Will Bring :

Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles

Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community

Associate's degree or successful completion of 2 years of college experience.

Bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred

1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Compensation : Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits for full-time teammates, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance / long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.