Instructional Aide, SpEd - CCPA

Instructional AideThis is a full-time position as a 1:1 aide with a schedule of Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm at Centennial College Preparatory AcademyABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.JOB SUMMARY The Instructional Aide will provide support for students with disabilities (IEP students) in the school environment and support the Special Education Teacher, General Education teacher/s and/or Speech & Language Pathologist, while upholding the core values of Aspire Public Schools.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functionsAssist Special Education teachers in supporting students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the school setting.Provide services, supports and interventions directly to students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the Special Education teacher/s.Implement the IEP with fidelity (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.)Create and implement instructional materials that are accommodated/modified for individualized students.Regularly collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers.)Additional:Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behaviorPerform other related duties as required and assigned.QUALIFICATIONSCompetencies:Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning stylesFamiliarity with students with students that demonstrate moderate-severe needs.Ability and willingness to implement students' individualized education programsAbility and willingness to reflect and improve on practiceFlexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activitiesMinimum educational level:Associate's degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional TestBachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferredExperience required:1+ year working with students in special education with moderate / severe needs or students from urban communities in an educational settingPhysical requirements:Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.Work authorization requirements:Clear the Department of Justice background screeningAuthorized to work in the United StatesProvide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environmentWork is performed in indoor and outdoor environmentsExposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicalsSome exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environmentMay be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines