Instructional Aide, SPED

Aspire Public Schools; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support students with special needs. This role involves delivering personalized education programs, implementing IEPs, and collaborating with a dedicated team of educators. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusive practices and a passion for helping students thrive. Join a mission-driven organization that values well-being, community partnership, and the joy of learning. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Understanding of diverse learning styles and child development.
• Experience working with students with moderate/severe needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized education programs aligned with IEPs.
• Implement IEPs and support students with health needs.
• Collaborate with IEP team members and track progress.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Experience with students with extensive needs

Commitment to implementing IEPs

Reflective and adaptable in practice

Maintain confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 college units

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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Description

Aspire Public Schools is building a pool of exceptional candidates for current and future opportunities. This posting represents a pool of candidates for immediate consideration as positions become available.

About Aspire:

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes. It is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life. We focus on providing knowledge, skills, and opportunities for students to access and make choices for their futures. Our community—students, families, teachers, and staff—comes together daily, grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary

The Instructional Aide supports individual and group student needs by delivering personalized education programs aligned with IEPs, under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, General Education teachers, and Speech & Language Pathologist, while embodying Aspire’s core values.

Essential Functions

1. Provide services, supports, and interventions directly to students, under supervision.
2. Implement IEPs with fidelity, supporting students with toileting, health needs (e.g., g-tube, feeding, medication), and physical assistance (lifting, mobility, exercises).
3. Monitor and support behavior intervention plans according to IDEA.
4. Assist in supporting students with IEPs within the school environment.
5. Track progress and input data based on IEP goals.
6. Create and modify instructional materials for individual students.
7. Collaborate regularly with IEP team members, including teachers, specialists, and administrators.
8. Support students with Behavior Supports and Services by implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, de-escalation techniques, and crisis strategies.
9. Uphold Aspire’s mission, values, policies, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Understanding of child development and diverse learning styles.
• Experience with students with extensive needs.
• Commitment to implementing IEPs and inclusive practices.
• Reflective and adaptable in practice.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high expectations for all students.

Minimum Education:

• Associate’s degree, 48 college units, or passing Paraprofessional Test; Bachelor’s preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year working with students with moderate/severe needs or from urban communities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move and position self in various environments.
• Prolonged standing or sitting.
• Communicate effectively and perform repetitive motions.

Compensation

Aspire offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and more. Details are available on our salary schedule.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and promote diversity and inclusion.