Instructional Aide I

Vista Charter Public Schools; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Charter Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide (IA) to support classroom teachers and students. The IA will help in maintaining classroom systems, manage behavior, and support differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and community partners. The IA will participate in school activities, assist with lesson planning per CA standards, and help track student progress while maintaining records and paperwork as

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with students in a learning environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexible, positive, detail-oriented, team player, patient and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom systems and manage student behavior.
• Support differentiation or instructional strategies to meet all learners' needs.
• Establish an engaging learning atmosphere and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with staff and families and participate in school activities.

Skills

Experience with students

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Flexible and team oriented

Stamina for classroom activities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE ( IA )

JOB DESCRIPTION: The IA’s primary responsibilities and qualifications are listed below. All IAs report to their site administrator (s). The IA is responsible for assisting in the development and performance of the classes they assist in. The IA will foster a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students, as well as foster a strong collaboration between parents, faculty members, board members, and community partners.

REPORTS TO : SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR (S)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Supports differentiation or other instructional strategies implemented to ensure that needs of all learners are met
• Establishes an environment where students are excited about learning
• Supports teachers with data tracking and progress monitoring
• Builds strong relationships with students and parents and teachers
• Demonstrates support and knowledge of school's goals and mission
• Attends and participates in school-based meetings and activities
• Can develop or assist in the development of lesson plans according to the CA CCSS and CA State Content Standards
• Identifies student areas for improvement and is able to work with the student and family and internal resources to suggest options for improvement
• Provides continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and complete assigned paperwork in provided timeframes.
• Collaborates with the Educational specialist and other staff to meet the needs of all students
• Attends and implements professional development training throughout and beyond the school year
• Demonstrates support and knowledge of school's goals and mission
• Participates, attends and plans field trips
• Participates in school events during, before and after school
• Attends and participates in school-based meetings and activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meet the requirements of the NCLB & ESSA
• Prior experience working with students in a learning environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be flexible, positive, detail-oriented, team player patient and willing to learn.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment with flexibility and dedication
• At times this job may entail lifting, walking, sitting and standing for periods of time

No new employee can begin employment until all local mandated trainings are completed and the fingerprint cards are processed by the California Department of Justice and it is determined that there is no criminal conviction that would prohibit the employee from working with students and staff.