Instructional Aide

Elementary School Instructional Aide

Compensation: Pay: $18/hr

General Purpose: As an Elementary School Instructional Aide at Colorado International Language Academy, your primary responsibility is to assist classroom teachers in implementing the curriculum and providing support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist Teachers: Support faculty members in implementing the curriculum and completing logistical and administrative tasks.
2. Student Support: Work in small groups or one-on-one with students who require academic, behavioral, or social-emotional intervention.
3. Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Collaborate with ESS and MTSS teams to implement student plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS and READ plans, etc.).
4. Academic and Behavior Plans: Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans for students.
5. Monitoring Duties: Fulfill regular monitoring duties during lunch, recess, and other activities to ensure student safety and adherence to school rules.
6. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Colorado International Language Academy.
• Understanding and support of the school's culture.
• Passion for educating children and imparting a love of learning.
• Patience, kindness, and creativity in assisting students with problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, SPED Coordinator, and school administration.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student population and closing the achievement gap.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires physical mobility to perform essential functions of the job.
• Job involves various physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and being on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Ability to endure working with elementary school children for long periods.

This job provides an opportunity to contribute to the educational development and well-being of students while gaining valuable experience in the field of education.