Interim Instructional Aide, SPED
On-siteCalifornia, United States or Huntington Park, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide 1:1 support to students in the classroom, assist with health-related needs such as g-tube feeding and medication administration, and help with physical mobility and exercise routines under supervision. Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans with fidelity, including teaching de-escalation techniques and crisis prevention strategies. Create modified instructional materials, track progress against IEP benchmarks, and regularly collaborate with the IEP team, teachers, and specialists. Maintain student confidentiality and uphold school values while assisting with toileting and other daily needs. This part-time interim role ends in June 2027.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 1+ year working with students in special education with moderate / severe needs or students from urban communities in an educational setting
- 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
- 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
- Clear the Department of Justice background screening
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
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