The TK Instructional Assistant supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high-quality, personalized education program for students.
Requirements
- Support developmentally appropriate classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
- Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data
- Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others instructional practices; share best practices
- Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress
- May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
- Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction.
- Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level
- Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes
- Teach or co-teach Advisory class with the objective of developing students’ character and habits
- Actively participate in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches
- Work towards career as an educator, which may include enrolling in teacher credential program
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
- Support students with toileting needs
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
- Life insurance/long-term disability
- Participation in a CA state retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- Adoption assistance program
