What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles Region (South Gate, Huntington Park, Los Angeles) position at Aspire Public Schools - Los Angeles County?
This position can be FT/PT depending on site needs.
This position is a pool which means that it stays posted continuously due to positions frequently becoming available throughout the school year.
About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire 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 support 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 guide
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 working with children or youth in a school or community-based setting
1 year as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
Salary : $22 - $32