Instructional Aide

Villa Esperanza Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 20,502 - 29,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,500

Training for the right candidate

Job summary

A special needs educational institution in Pasadena is seeking an Instructional Aide to support the Lead Teacher in assisting special needs children. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing necessary training. Ideal candidates should have experience assisting special needs individuals and must pass a background check. This position offers a compensation of $18.04/hour plus a sign-on bonus and is scheduled Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Satisfactorily pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI.
• Satisfactorily complete a physical & TB screening.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with class operations.
• Provide assistance with instruction to special needs children.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and provide necessary training.

Skills

Experience assisting special needs individuals

Understanding of special physical, social or emotional needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: As an Instructional Aide, you assist the Lead Teacher with procedures required in the operation of the class, which includes providing assistance with instruction to special needs children. Understand and attend to children who possess special physical, social, or emotional needs. Ensure compliance with all safety standards, regulations, and policies, and provide necessary safety training to students. Our school offers an educational program serving students from 5-22 years old (elementary, middle and high school classes) who have special needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Compensation: $18.04/hour + Sign on bonus of $1,500 (paid in increments over the course of 9 months)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

School C alendar Schedule : 180 days + ESY 21 = 201 days

High school or equivalent

Experience assisting special needs individuals (Socially Emotional Disturbance (S.E.D.) and/or Behavioral Challenges); 1 year preferred.

Satisfactorily pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Dept. of Social Services.

Satisfactorily complete a physical & TB screening

We are willing to train the right candidate!