26-27 Instructional Assistant - Stella High Charter Academy

Bright Star Schools; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

403b plan

Sick leave

Résumé du poste

Bright Star Schools is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves working with students one-on-one and in small groups, helping implement lesson plans, and supervising students to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Applicants should have at least 48 college units and strong communication skills; bilingualism in Spanish or Korean is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 48 college semester units
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean desirable

Responsabilités

• Provide one-on-one or small-group instructional support
• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans
• Maintain student records and progress notes
• Supervise students during activities and meals as needed
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: SHCA - Los Angeles, CA 90047, Salary Range: $23.03 - $27.52 Hourly, InstructionalAssistantJob Description

26-27School Year

Job Description:InstructionalAssistant

Reporting to:School Principal or another administrator asdesignatedby thePrincipal

FLSA Status:Full-time,Non-exempt,10month

Who we are:

Bright Star Schools is a free, publiclyfundedand open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Acrossall ofour Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which areIntegridad, Ubuntu,Kohyang(고향), and Growth.

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, andnumerouscollaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.

Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Role Summary:

We areseekinga dedicated and passionate Instructional Assistant to support our classroom teachers in delivering high-quality education to students. The ideal candidate willbe responsible forworking with students one-on-one,facilitatingsmall group instruction,assistinginthe development and implementation of lesson plans, and supporting student supervision. This role plays a vital part in ensuring every student receives the individualized attention they need to succeed academically, while also contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Whatyou’lldo

Basic Components of the Job Description for theInstructionalAssistantposition include (but are not limited to):

I.Student Support& Instruction

• Provides focused lessons to individuals or small groups of studentsidentifiedthrough the MTSS process
• Tutorsindividuals and small groups of students in various subject areas.
• Utilizes data to plan instruction and prepare forfacilitatinglessons with students
• Tracks data and goals, as well as communicating to students and supervisors
• Communicates student growth or areas of need to teacher, supervisor, and MTSS team, in writing and verbally to support further student growth
• Assistsinmaintainingstudent records and files.
• Supports with 1:1 or small group testing administration throughout the school year
• Operates equipment such as copy machines,computersand audiovisual equipment.
• Attend andparticipatein professional development
• Work closely with the teacher and other instructional staff to address student needs and contribute to ongoing educational improvements.
• Support communication with parents by providing updates on student progress or challenges, when needed.

II.Student Supervision

• Provides occasional teacher coverage
• Supervise students in all indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a safe environment.
• Supervise students during breakfast,lunchand snack time.
• Executes the Bright Star culture plan and training to support a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for students
• Encourage children to interact positively with other children and people around them.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the teacher and classroom team to ensure the individual needs of all children are met.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Whatyou’llBring

Minimum:

• At least 48 college semester units (required)
• Must be organized, creative,independentand self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-orientedand flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
• Mustpossessgood communicationskills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, includingaccurategrammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills toestablishand maintain effective relationships;demonstratedability to communicate in situations requiring tact and poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.
• Must present a neat, professional appearance.
• Must be able to adjust tasks and focus with composure, andin accordance withchanging deadlines and prior.
• Able to multitask
• Professional appearance (business casual)

Desired (but notrequired) in order of importance:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Highly preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean(desired)

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies

• Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
• Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
• Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
• Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
• Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
• Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be able tomaintainaccuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Must be able to logically solve problems
• Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to build andmaintainpositive working relationships with colleagues and students
• Mustdemonstratestrong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Must have a passion for student success
• Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills

Working Conditions/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:
• Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.
• Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting/standing.
• Frequent walking.
• Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 20 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat.
• Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height
• Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
• Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.
• Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.
• Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

What we offer:

• Salary:Based on years of experience
• Location: LosAngeles, CA
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.

Please note:

• Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application.Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.

Qualifications: Whatyou’llBring

Minimum:

• At least 48 college semester units (required)
• Must be organized, creative,independentand self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-orientedand flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
• Mustpossessgood communicationskills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, includingaccurategrammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills toestablishand maintain effective relationships;demonstratedability to communicate in situations requiring tact and poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.
• Must present a neat, professional appearance.
• Must be able to adjust tasks and focus with composure, andin accordance withchanging deadlines and prior.
• Able to multitask
• Professional appearance (business casual)

Desired (but notrequired) in order of importance:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Highly preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean(desired)

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies

• Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
• Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
• Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
• Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
• Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
• Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be able tomaintainaccuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Must be able to logically solve problems
• Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to build andmaintainpositive working relationships with colleagues and students
• Mustdemonstratestrong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Must have a passion for student success
• Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills

Working Conditions/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:
• Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.
• Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting/standing.
• Frequent walking.
• Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 20 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat.
• Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height
• Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
• Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.
• Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.
• Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.