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KIPP SoCal Public Schools · 5 months ago

Expanded Learning Special Education Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $22/hr

1+ years exp

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free charter public schools, dedicated to educating students and supporting their journeys to college. The Expanded Learning Special Education Assistant role focuses on providing academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities, while also developing engaging learning activities and ensuring a safe environment.

Charter SchoolsCommunitiesEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide academic assistance, intervention support, and recreational programming to student/s with disabilities

Develop, create and implement academic, recreational, and enrichment activities for students with disabilities

Supervise assigned student/s to ensure that student/s are safe and the program operates in an organized and effective manner

Provide support to students and student(s) with disabilities during expanded learning program hours

Implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instruction; participate as a member of the educational team, and hold design and implement all components of the student’s individual program

Uphold and enforce school rules and policies

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the Expanded Learning Program Manager to provide access to class activities

Supervise student/s throughout the expanded learning program in classrooms, during educational activities, and during meal times

Assist Expanded Learning Instructors In classroom instruction and behavior support

Implement Behavior Support Plan during expanded learning program hours

Implement behavior strategies during expanded learning program hours

Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraint

Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outbursts, etc.)

Assist with any medical needs of student(s) assigned (i.e. toileting, diapering, medication, feeding, diabetes care, seizure care, etc.)

Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors

Model appropriate behavioral interventions

Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports

Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of academic and behavior plans

Maintain confidentiality of students and families as mandated by district, state and federal regulations

Participate in school and regional trainings, in-services and meetings

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents

Communicate effectively in oral and written form

Other duties as assigned by the Expanded Learning Program Manager

Attend weekly or monthly school based staff meetings/trainings

Participate in trainings offered by school site and regional office

Attend all additional required meetings

Qualification

Behavioral interventionSpecial needs experienceNCI certificationFirst aidCPRApplied behavior analysisTeam collaborationEffective communicationIndependent work

Required

Minimum education requirement High School diploma (KIPP assessment required prior to interview)

1-year experience working with students with special needs in a school setting

Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral intervention for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems

Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Knowledge of behavioral management strategies and techniques related to pupils with special needs

Ability to work independently and with a team

Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and students

Preferred

AA degree or at least two years of coursework at a four-year college preferred

Certification in NCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), desired

First aid and CPR, desired

Prior experience working with groups of elementary or middle school students in an academic or recreational setting strongly preferred

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager

Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team. We’ll help you become a full-time teacher in no time