Expanded Learning Special Education Assistant

Direct Service

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

Training

• Attend weekly or monthly school based staff meetings/trainings
• Participate in trainings offered by school site and regional office
• Attend all additional required meetings

Time Commitment

• This role is a year-round position, with approximately 22 - 24 work hours per week. Potential hours for the summer.
• Must be able to commit to a regular shift during the instructional year (Aug- June)
• Monday: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday - Thursday: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: 1:45 to 6:30 p.m.
• Available for Summer Program, possible weekend and intersessional program

You'll Be Qualified If You Have

• Minimum education requirement High School diploma (KIPP assessment required prior to interview)
• AA degree or at least two years of coursework at a four-year college preferred
• 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.
• Certification in NCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), desired
• First aid and CPR, desired
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis (ABA)
• Knowledge of behavioral management strategies and techniques related to pupils with special needs
• Prior experience working with groups of elementary or middle school students in an academic or recreational setting strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and students

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
• 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

Compensation

• Starting rate of $22 per hour is non-negotiable but increases with KIPP tenure