KIPP SoCal Public Schools · 5 months ago
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hr
1+ years expKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates charter public schools, focusing on education as a means for liberation. The Special Education Assistant will provide support to students with disabilities, implement behavioral support plans, and assist in managing classroom behavior while fostering a positive learning environment.
Charter SchoolsCommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide support to students and student(s) of disability
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
Supporting with student health needs including mobility, including diapering and toileting if applicable
Uphold and enforce school rules and policies
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide access to class activities
Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch
Assist teacher in classroom instruction and behavior support
Implement Behavior Support Plan
Implement behavior strategies
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.)
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors Model appropriate behavioral interventions
Confer with teacher(s) on a regular basis to assist in evaluation student(s) progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives
Assist with student assessments, as appropriate
Participate in IEP meetings, as appropriate
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 Director of Special Education
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree highly preferred
Certification in NCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), desired
First aid and CPR, desired
Benefits
100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)
Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an independent non-profit organization that operates K-8 charter public schools in Southern California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angella Martinez
CEO in Residence
Kyle Salyer
Chief Financial Officer
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