Instructional Aide/ Paraprofessional - School based

Ascend is a multidisciplinary company that provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to children in the format that suits them best. We serve kids in a variety of setting such as home based, outpatient clinic and in our inclusion preschools. We offer mentorship/support, an ability to learn, grow, and make a difference to our school based team that serves hundreds of kids across CA. At Ascend, we go above and beyond to ensure our employees are happy/heard and well taken care of. Under supervision, the Instructional Assistant will perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a preschool classroom setting and will need to perform all related duties as assigned. Instructional Assistants will assist with day-to-day classroom activities, games, play time, meal times, biological needs, and more. This is a hands-on, in-person position working directly with preschool aged students. This position is ~30 hours per week. Specific Duties Include: Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities; Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies; Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities; May perform clerical duties such as filing or duplicating materials; Use computer to maintain student records, attendance and files; Maintain student discipline in the absence of the teacher; Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment; Perform all related duties as assigned;

• High school diploma
• Prior professional experience working with children

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $25 - $29.00 per hour Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Experience with children: 1 year (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.