Instructional Aide

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Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Our mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Instructional Aide

Employment Classification: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Classified (10.5 months)

Reports to: Student Services Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Instructional Aide will serve as additional support for the Student Services Coordinator. The Instructional Aide will collaborate with teachers and specialists to assess and support students academically. The Instructional Aide will enforce safe behaviors and enhance social growth of all students.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Support students within the general education classroom, and in small groups or 1:1 sessions outside of the general education classroom. 
• Will support in the implementation of lesson plans, prepare instructional support materials for small groups and support, guide small groups, and provide learning assistance and individualized support to students in Special Education and with 504 support plans. 
• Will develop appropriate accommodations or support in the development of accommodations for general education assignments and assessments.  
• Will work 1:1 with students depending on their individualized needs.
• Will support providing direct input and progress monitoring to support IEP planning and development.
• Instructional Aides will document the progress of students, track service minutes provided, implement grade checks with focus groups and support with student and family communication.  
• Perform clerical duties such as, preparing necessary materials, operating office equipment, making and answering phone calls as necessary and keeping to a schedule.
• Additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Knowledge and Skills:

• Associate’s degree or 48 units of college required.
• 2 years of experience working in a similar position preferred. 
• Bi-lingual/bi-literate English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in schools including arithmetic, reading, and writing.
• Knowledge of general needs and behavior of children with disabilities.
• Experience working with students.
• Basic first aid principles.
• Basic record-keeping and organization techniques.
• Experience collaborating and working with a team.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification. 

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.
• Possess the belief that all students, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.
• Committed to creating a loving, supportive, and equitable community of learning.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Primarily a classroom environment. Position may require use of personal vehicle. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending, and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.

 Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.