Instructional Assistant

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 learningDevelop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional GuidelinesAssess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment dataCollaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices; share best practicesHelp classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progressMay help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire proceduresIdentify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challengesAssist 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 levelSupport 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 processesTeach or co-teach Advisory c

Salary : $21 - $31