Special Education Instructional Assistant

WHO WE ARE

Pinnacles Prep believes that ALL students, regardless of background, deserve a meaningful education in a culture where every student matters.  We are deeply committed to our mission of cultivating curious, confident, and self-directed students that lead and succeed in college, career, and their communities; with the vision of our graduates becoming the leaders who drive our Valley’s future forward--making it a thriving economic, scientific, and artistic hub for the 21st century. Our school is grounded in the following essential characteristics, which shape the Pinnacles Prep experience for our faculty, students, and families. Our school is small by design. We know every student by name, story, strength, and need. All students meet with their mentor daily, and we communicate with their parents weekly. 

We have high expectations: Our EPIC core values guide us: 

• Equity | creates a school culture that celebrates equity and inclusion for all 
• Purpose | leads to agency and empowerment
• Inquiry | creates ideas and ideas lead to innovation and problem-solving
• Collaboration | leads to change we want to see in our school, community, and world

We are intentionally diverse: Pinnacles Prep’s students, staff and board is intentionally diverse. We come from different backgrounds and experiences in order to be reflective of the collective diversity of our student body and community. Our staff validates and reflects the multiple identities, intersectionalities and experiences of our students.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have an asset-based mindset

• You authentically value relationships

• You love kids AND have high expectations for all

• You are excited by Pinnacles Prep’s Mission and Vision

• You have a growth mindset

• You love to collaborate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embody mission and vision of school
• Teach, re-teach and enforce school-wide systems, routines, and procedures
• Supervise targeted academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students  
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional learning activities
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in your instructional practices, and incorporate weekly feedback from weekly observations by the special education specialist
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year, such as parent empowerment workshops. 
• Be open to feedback, continue development as a professional, and take responsibility for student outcomes and achievement

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support for scholars with  1:1 designation
• Assist the Special Education Specialist in meeting the needs of scholars through SDI delivery
• Carries to completion promptly, instructional and supportive activities as assigned by the UDL Director
• Assists classroom teachers, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting; 
• Assists in the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and behavior management as well as instruction. 
• Supervising passing periods

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
•  Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public  
• Skill in operating microcomputers, word processors, and peripheral equipment
•  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
•  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word
•  Able to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Spanish speakers and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with WA State paraprofessional salaries, depending on experience. All employees receive a full benefits package and enrollment into the WA School Employees Benefits program.   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are someone for whom this job description just made you excited we highly encourage you to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to Shannen Itterley at shannen@pinnaclesprep.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Equal employment opportunity and respect in the workplace are fundamental principles at Pinnacles Prep. Pinnacles Prep prohibits and does not tolerate harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory, or retaliatory behavior. All aspects of your employment are based upon your personal capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, age, military status, marital status, partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected class as established by federal, state, or local law.  The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Please contact Jill Fineis, Principal, jill@pinnaclesprep.org.