Special Education Aide - Middle School

@ Equitas Academy Charter Schools
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Special Education Aide - Middle School

Posted 15 months ago

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About the job

Equitas Academy prepares students for college and careers, serving over 2,000 students with elementary and middle schools in LA. The role supports students with IEPs, promoting academic and behavioral success.

Requirements

  • AA degree required
  • Experience working with children
  • Criminal clearance
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Qualifications

  • AA degree
  • Criminal clearance
  • CPR and First Aid within 3 months

Full job description

The mission of Equitas Academy is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate four elementary schools and two middle schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers IEP service minutes to students at the direction and under the supervision of the RSP teacher
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support and instruction for students
  • Collaborate with RSP teacher to provide instruction and support to students with IEPs based on student data
  • Participate in IEP meetings
  • Support implementation of alternate curriculum lessons
  • Conduct academic assessments
  • Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
  • Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations for students
  • Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies
  • Work with and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students
  • Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition
  • Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA degree preferred, AA degree required

• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test

• Previous experience working with and supervising children

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment.

Salary:

Starting at $22/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.

Commitment to Diversity:

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

A Final Note:

If you're still wondering if you should apply, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful Instructional Aide, we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!

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