Special Education- Inclusion Assistant

Odyssey Charter Schools; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Charter Schools in Altadena, CA is seeking a Special Education Inclusion Assistant to support classroom teachers under the supervision of the Special Education Director. The role focuses on facilitating instructional activities and fostering student academic and social growth.

The position includes 1:1 aide duties when assigned, implementing lesson plans, tracking progress, maintaining behavior support, and supervising during recess, lunch, and transitions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student learning, development, and behavior.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Discretion and good judgment with confidential information and student conflict.
• Ability to identify needs and propose solutions.
• Ability to communicate classroom subject matter clearly.
• Knowledge of instructional aide principles and trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educational and social development of pupils under guidance of classroom teacher.
• Provide academic assistance and support for individual students to participate in activities.
• Reinforce curriculum instructions provided by Special Education Director and teachers.
• Adhere to standards for students with IEPs and accommodations/modifications.
• Assist in managing student behavior with positive strategies.
• Monitor students during recess, lunch, drills, assemblies, and play periods.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 1:1 aide duties: understand IEP goals and implement lesson plans; communicate measurable objectives; track homework and behavior; follow classroom policies; supervise students during transitions.

Skills

Effective communication

Discretion and judgment

Classroom subject understanding

Instructional aide principles

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

First Aid & CPR certification with TB screening

Job description

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Special Education- Inclusion Assistant

Full Time Altadena, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1008

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Title: Special Education Teacher's Assistant

Reports to: Special Education Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Description: Under the supervision of the Special Education Director the Special Education Teacher's Assistant performs a variety of instructional activities; assists the classroom teacher in implementing a learning environment which facilities student's academic and social growth and development.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of classroom teacher
• Provide academic assistance and support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities in a positive and safe learning environment
• Reinforce curriculum instruction provided by the Special Education Director, Inclusion Specialists, and/or the classroom teacher both in-group settings or individually
• Adhere to standards and guidelines as directed by the Special Education Director for students with IEP's, Special Education plans, accommodations, and/or modifications
• Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques
• Assists in monitoring students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties for 1:1 Aides

• Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Implement lesson plans as designed by Inclusion Specialist; support in the delivery of instruction for the assigned student.
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned student toward mastery of goals.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or Inclusion Specialist.
• Assist in tracking and the completion of homework, coursework, and behavior.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of student learning, development, and behavior
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential, sensitive information, and student conflict
• Ability to identify needs and areas of concern related to student issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions
• Ability to understand classroom subject matter in order to communicate in a comprehensible manner using language and style consistent with the classroom teacher and appropriate to individual learners
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective instructional aide principles, practices, and trends.

Education and Experience

• An appropriate balance of related education and experience, as well as demonstrated ability to work successfully in a constructivist, multiage learning environment of this type
• Associate Degree or equivalent highly desirable
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR and a current negative TB screening

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Moderate noise levels