Special Education Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

Position Overview:

The Academy is seeking a qualified Instructional Aide that will help level instruction and provide a high level of support for students who have diverse learning needs, particularly, those who have Individualized Education Plans (IEP's). The position is part time, 35 hours per week, but could be full time position if the candidate is interested in teaching in the after school program.

Who We Are:

The Academy is a community of professionals committed to serving ALL students well and who continually strive to close the opportunity gap so that a student's demographic markers are not predictors of their success. We accomplish this by offering a rigorous, socially conscious, student-centered education that prioritizes students' academic and social-emotional development.

Our Mission:

The Academy of Alameda is an equity-centered public school that equips ALL students with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, mindset, and personal qualities so that they are on track for success in college and are inspired to affect change in their communities.

The Academy of Alameda seeks individuals who:

• Believe that all students can be successful at high levels and that a student's academic success should not be determined by their race or ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, sexual preference etc.

• See the value in and thus have a strong desire to collaborate deeply with teachers and support staff members

• Have a student-focused lens and continually seek to build strong relationships with students

• Work hard but also have fun

Essential Responsibilities:

Student Support:

• Collaborates closely with special education teachers to provide students with IEPs academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports

• Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity

• Tutors students, individually or in groups, to reinforce learning concepts

• Monitors individual and groups of students in the classroom and/or during break and lunch activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment

• Assists in maintaining appropriate student behavior

• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with staff members

Clerical:

• Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, filing, correcting papers and data collection

• Assists special education teachers as required to support meeting student learning needs

• Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site or district administrator(s)

Training and Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred; some paid or volunteer experience working with children in any educational or child care setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Application Documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Letter(s) of recommendation