The Role
Provide individualized support to students with disabilities per their IEP, including wheelchair and toileting assistance, feeding, classroom push-in support, small-group instruction, reading interventions, academic assessments, and adaptive curriculum modifications. Collaborate with teachers, participate in professional development, maintain safety/behavior expectations, communicate with families, and perform assigned duties to support student learning and wellbeing.
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Position Description
The primary role of the 1:1 Aide is to support scholars who need additional support in and outside of the classroom according to their IEP. This could include wheel chair assistance, toileting, lunch/snacks, small group instruction, push-in classroom support, and curriculum modification, etc. The ideal candidate should have experience working with students with disabilities and additional physical support needs.
Job Responsibilities
• Assist scholars who need additional support in and outside the classroom. This could include wheel chair assistance, toileting, lunch/snacks, etc.
• Collaborate with scholars' general education and RSP teacher
• Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction and pull out groups
• Conduct academic assessments
• Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills
• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
• Assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students
• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition
• Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior at all times and enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders
• May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• AA degree or equivalent required
• BA degree preferred
• Knowledge and experience in ABA
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test
• Previous experience working with and supervising children
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment
Salary:
Starting at $23/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.
A Final Note
If you're still wondering if you should apply, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful Instructional Aide, we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!
Skills Required
- AA degree or equivalent
- BA degree
- Knowledge and experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- Criminal clearance including fingerprints and TB test
- Previous experience working with and supervising children
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Current CPR and First Aid certificate within 3 months of employment
- Experience supporting students with disabilities and physical support needs (wheelchair, toileting, feeding)
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The Company
What We Do
Equitas Academy is a network of free, high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools located in the Pico-Union community of Los Angeles. Its mission is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity. The school provides a structured, achievement-based community that offers a rigorous and equitable education for all students.
