TK Instructional Assistant, Aspire Apex Academy

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team.

Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree. The Instructional Assistant support classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students. S/he works during the school day and/or the after school program.

The ideal candidate for this position is a recent college graduate who has an interest in pursuing a career as an educator. What You Will Do: Support classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others' instructional practices; share best practices Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction. Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes Teach or co-teach Advisory c

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