Instructional Aide

THE ACCELERATED SCHOOL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision

On-site benefits

Job summary

The Accelerated Schools in Los Angeles, CA, is hiring an Instructional Aide to support a standards-aligned physical education program and assist with instruction, safety, and inclusive learning. The role reports to the Principal or designee and involves collaboration with teachers, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include supporting English language development, small-group instruction, progress monitoring, and ensuring a positive learning environment. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or AA degree or completion of at least two years of college coursework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics instruction support.
• Experience with special needs students is preferred.
• Enjoys working with children and pursuing a career in education.
• Self-starter with computer literacy and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work tactfully with diverse personalities and situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional English Language Development support and assist with instruction.
• Support reading, writing and math in small groups or one-on-one sessions.
• Follow teacher-provided core materials and lesson plans.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support positive behavior and a motivating educational environment.
• Provide interpretation services for parent meetings as needed.
• Organize instructional materials and perform clerical tasks.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

AA degree

Two years college

Special needs experience

Enjoys working with children

Self-starter

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Team adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Two years college coursework

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Accelerated Charter Elementary School - Los Angeles, CA 90011, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.15 - $25.15 Hourly.

Instructional Aide

About The Accelerated Schools

At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.

Our Instructional Approach

Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.

Our Approach to Behavior Support

We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment.

Our Mission & Commitment to Equity

The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal or administrative designee, the Instructional Aide - supports the delivery of a comprehensive, standards-aligned physical education program by assisting with instruction, ensuring student safety, promoting positive behavior, and fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

What You Will Do

Instructional Support & Student Learning

• Provide instructional English Language Development to students.
• Use knowledge of reading, the reading process, and mathematics to support individual or small groups of students in oral language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, math, and related skills.
• Use provided core-curriculum materials and lesson plans as directed by the teacher.
• Conduct guided reading sessions and guide students through comprehension and writing activities to reinforce strategies and skills and student choice.

Student Progress Monitoring and Assessment

• Participate in regularly scheduled collaborative planning sessions and continuously review assessment data.
• Correct student papers and/or advise students regarding improvement of work products.
• Provide detailed feedback about student progress to the teacher.

Student Behavior & Engagement

• Incorporate behavior modification methods when needed.
• Provide an educationally motivating environment.

Family & Communication Support

• Provide interpretation services for parent meetings.

Instructional Materials & Administrative Support

• Organize and maintain instructional materials, testing materials, and files.
• Perform general clerical duties.

Other Duties

• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) degree; or
• Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree; or
• Completion of at least two years (48 semester units or equivalent) of college coursework; or
• Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, as required by applicable law.
• Previous experience working with special needs students including supporting students' behavioral needs
• Enjoys working with children and is interested in a career in education
• Self-starter; computer literate; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a positive manner with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, stability, and poise.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Rate: $25.15/Hourly
• Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday | Full-Time
• 10-Month Classified Hourly Work Calendar | 180 Work Days

Contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail]

The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.