SPED Speech Instructional Assistant - Full-Time Impact

Wonderful College Prep Academy; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

403(b) with company match (5%)

Free access to Wonderful Wellness Ctr.

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy in California's Central Valley is seeking a Primary School SPED Instructional Assistant (Speech) to support lead teachers in inclusive settings, including 1:1 and small group instruction.

The role focuses on helping students meet high expectations, assisting with behavior, medical needs, and classroom interventions, and coordinating with families while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-aged children, especially those with special needs.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement lessons based on state standards.
• Knowledge of providing assessments and progress monitoring; maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with IEP documentation and Special Ed Reporting Software (Siras) is preferred.
• Familiarity with RTI, co-teaching, collaboration, and small group instruction.
• Training or familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Knowledge or familiarity with de-escalation strategies (CPI certified preferred).
• Certification in First Aid and/or CPR, when necessary.
• Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes.
• As determined by the direct supervisor, supports classroom learning and provides 1:1 or small group student instruction as needed, including behavioral and medical needs and interventions.
• Supports campus supervision before, during, and after school; may assist with transportation needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key events.
• Supports the Special Education Teacher, including clerical tasks and translating/interpreting.
• Leads the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Administers first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students.
• May assist with toileting and diapering; may administer prescribed medication per district procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Special Education Leadership or site administration.

Skills

Lesson adaptation

Record keeping

IEP familiarity

RTI collaboration

ABA familiarity

De-escalation (CPI)

First Aid/ CPR certified

Tech proficiency

Tools

Siras

Job description

Wonderful College Prep Academy in California's Central Valley is seeking a Primary School SPED Instructional Assistant (Speech) to support lead teachers in inclusive settings, including 1:1 and small group instruction.

The role focuses on helping students meet high expectations, assisting with behavior, medical needs, and classroom interventions, and coordinating with families while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.