Instructional Aide, SPED

Aspire Public Schools; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization seeks a dedicated Instructional Aide to support students with special needs. This role involves providing personalized education aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the guidance of Special Education teachers. You will create instructional materials, monitor student progress, and collaborate with a team to ensure a nurturing learning environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of diverse learners and believe in the power of inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community committed to transforming education and empowering students for success.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Willingness to implement IEPs and reflect on practice.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students by providing personalized education aligned with IEPs.
• Collaborate with IEP team members and implement behavior intervention plans.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Experience with students with extensive needs

Flexibility

Good judgment

Confidentiality

Belief in inclusion

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

Bachelor’s degree

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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 racial, social, and gender inequities. It is one of the largest and most innovative open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life, providing a foundation to gain knowledge, skills, and power 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 students and groups by providing personalized education aligned with IEPs, under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, General Education teachers, and/or Speech & Language Pathologist, while embodying Aspire's core values.

Essential Functions

1. Provide services, supports, and interventions directly to students, under supervision of the Special Education teachers.
2. Implement IEPs faithfully, supporting students with toileting, health needs (e.g., g-tube, feeding, medication under nurse supervision), and physical needs (lifting, mobility, stretching).
3. Monitor behavior intervention plans and support students with IEPs in the school setting.
4. Track progress and input data as per IEP goals.
5. Create and modify instructional materials for students' needs.
6. Collaborate regularly with IEP team members, including teachers, specialists, and administrators.
7. Support students with Behavior Supports and Services by implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, supporting mental health needs, and teaching behavior strategies, including de-escalation techniques.
8. Uphold Aspire's mission, values, policies, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Knowledge of child development and learning styles.
• Experience with students with extensive needs preferred.
• Willingness to implement IEPs and reflect on practice.
• Flexibility, good judgment, and confidentiality.
• Belief in inclusion and high expectations for diverse learners.

Minimum Educational Level:

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

Experience:

• At least 1 year working with students with special needs or from urban communities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move and position self in various environments, remain stationary, communicate, and perform repetitive motions.

Compensation

Aspire offers a competitive salary based on experience, with benefits including paid time off, health coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.