Instructional Aide
About The Accelerated Schools
At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.
- Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.
- Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment.
- Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal or administrative designee, the Instructional Aide - supports the delivery of a comprehensive, standards-aligned physical education program by assisting with instruction, ensuring student safety, promoting positive behavior, and fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
What You Will Do
Instructional Support & Student Learning
- Provide instructional English Language Development to students.
- Use knowledge of reading, the reading process, and mathematics to support individual or small groups of students in oral language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, math, and related skills.
- Use provided core-curriculum materials and lesson plans as directed by the teacher.
- Conduct guided reading sessions and guide students through comprehension and writing activities to reinforce strategies and skills and student choice.
Student Progress Monitoring and Assessment
- Participate in regularly scheduled collaborative planning sessions and continuously review assessment data.
- Correct student papers and/or advise students regarding improvement of work products.
- Provide detailed feedback about student progress to the teacher
Student Behavior & Engagement
- Incorporate behavior modification methods when needed.
- Provide an educationally motivating environment.
Family & Communication Support
- Provide interpretation services for parent meetings.
Instructional Materials & Administrative Support
- Organize and maintain instructional materials, testing materials, and files.
- Perform general clerical duties.
Other Duties
- Attend meetings and trainings as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Our Ideal Teammate
- Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions.
- Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community.
- Takes ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results.
- You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through. You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.
- You believe learning happens through dialogue, not monologue. You listen actively, elevate diverse voices, and seek understanding, even in moments of conflict.
- You are a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver. You prioritize effectively, anticipate challenges, and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results.
- You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others. You celebrate wins, own mistakes, seek coaching and feedback, and support teammates in developing their skills and impact.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) degree; or
- Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree; or
- Completion of at least two years (48 semester units or equivalent) of college coursework; or
- Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, as required by applicable law.
- Previous experience working with special needs students including supporting students' behavioral needs
- Enjoys working with children and is interested in a career in education
- Self-starter; computer literate; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively in a positive manner with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, stability, and poise.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary Rate: $25.15/Hourly
- Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday | Full-Time
- 10-Month Classified Hourly Work Calendar | 180 Work Days
To Apply: Please visit Paycom to complete the application. Attach resume and a letter of interest. Open until filled.
Contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: [email protected]
The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree OR Associate of Arts (AA) degree OR completion of at least two years (48 semester units) of college coursework OR demonstrated knowledge via state/local academic assessment
- Previous experience working with special needs students, including supporting behavioral needs
- Ability to provide instructional English Language Development and support reading and mathematics instruction
- Enjoys working with children and is interested in a career in education
- Self-starter; computer literate; effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities, demonstrating tact, judgment, stability, and poise
- Provide interpretation services for parent meetings (ability to interpret)
What We Do
The Accelerated Schools is a community of public charter schools in South Los Angeles that provides a unique, alternative, and rigorous approach to learning. Their mission is to give students the tools to improve their academic skills and graduate as lifelong learners and engaged citizens who are well-prepared to succeed in college and beyond.
