Instructional Aide, SPED

The Instructional Aide assists students with special needs in a classroom setting, providing support and accommodations as outlined in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). They work under the direction of Special Education teachers and other staff to implement IEPs and behavior intervention plans. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusion and equity.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Familiarity with students that demonstrate extensive needs
• Ability and willingness to implement students' individualized education programs
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on practice
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Belief in inclusion and Aspire's Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 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