Instructional Assistant

HIRING: IA’s, Para’s, SPED Support Personnel in Oakland & Richmond, CA for the 24-25 SY!

Celebrations Speech Group is a private practice and Non-Public Agency with decades of experience providing quality special education and therapy services to children with special needs in schools, homes, and in-clinic. What makes us dynamic is our supportive, vibrant, and collaborative environment, where we give you the tools you need to succeed and be able to develop leadership and clinical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support Special Education teachers in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students within the school setting.

• Provide direct services, supports, and interventions to students under the guidance of Ed Specialists/Special Education teachers.

• Assist in developing curriculum modifications and instructional materials.

• Facilitate testing accommodations, including supervision and extended time.

• Implement IEPs with fidelity, offering 1:1 classroom support, toileting assistance, and health and physical-related aid (e.g., medicine administration, feeding support, lifting, mobility) under supervision.

• Design and implement individualized instructional materials, assist in differentiated instruction, including parallel teaching, small groups, and one-on-one sessions.

• Collaborate with the IEP team, professionals, teachers, and administrators to assess student progress.

• Aid students in assignments, projects, and understanding classroom rules.

• Participate in district-wide testing, meetings, and professional development.

• Support transitions, supervise lunch, recess, and field trips.

• Implement strategies to improve behavior, communication, and social skills.

• Monitor classroom dynamics, address disruptive behavior, ensure safety.

• Attend training for health care, behavior management, and crisis intervention

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Compliant (any one of the following):

• Two years of Higher Education study (48 college units)

• Associate's degree

• Pass an assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics readiness

• Successful completion of a Paraprofessional Skills Examination.

• Preferred: Experience working with students in special education with moderate/severe needs.

• Preferred: Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Basic knowledge of English, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, arithmetic skills, including algebra and geometry.

• Physical ability for work with students including mobility, strength for lifting, and stamina to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with students demonstrating mild-moderate and moderate-severe needs.

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and diverse learning styles.

• Ability to implement students' individualized education programs with minimal supervision.

• Ability to address individual instructional needs of special education students.

• Maintain student information confidentiality.

• Prioritization skills, self-motivation, follow directions, and handle stressful situations with good judgment.

• Effectively communicate with SPED teachers/specialists and GE staff.

• Positive and collaborative demeanor.

We offer competitive compensation, extensive resources & support, mileage reimbursements, and professional development plans.

Benefits

Full-time staff receives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits,

• Wellness Resources and Life Insurance.

• 401K Retirement Plan.

• Paid Sick leave.

• Enrollment in CSG’s Employee Discount Perks Program that provides discounts on nationally recognized brand-name products or services including Travel, Childcare, Education, Auto, Home, Tax Prep, and more.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Reimbursement for Continuing Education Units.

• Mileage Reimbursement.

Apply today, and our School Staff Consultant team will reach out to you directly! Compensation commensurate with experience. Compensation ranged $25 - $35 per hour.