Instructional Aide I/II

Vista Charter Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Charter Public Schools in Los Angeles is seeking an Instructional Aide to support classroom instruction and student engagement. You will assist the teacher with routines, behavior management, and adaptive strategies.

The role emphasizes bilingual communication in Spanish, collaboration with families and staff, data tracking, and participation in professional development and school activities. The ideal candidate is flexible, patient, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Meets the requirements of the NCLB & ESSA.
• Prior experience with students in a learning environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Flexible, positive, detail-oriented, team player and willing to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with dedication.
• May involve lifting, walking, sitting and standing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Assists the teacher with classroom systems and manages student behavior.
• Supports differentiation to meet needs of all learners.
• Establishes an environment where students are excited about learning.
• Supports data tracking and progress monitoring.
• Builds relationships with students, parents and teachers.
• Participates in school meetings and activities.
• Assists in development or implementation of lesson plans per CA standards.
• Maintains student records and completes assigned paperwork on time.
• Collaborates with staff to meet student needs and participates in field trips.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Team player

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.