Special Education Instructional Aide; Milt and Debbie Valera Middle School

IMMEDIATE OPENING Special Education Instructional Aide (Milt and Debbie Valera Middle School)

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities.

About Alliance College-ready Public Schools
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Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school.

Role Summary
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The Instructional Aide assists teachers in the supervision and instructional support of students.

Essential Responsibilities
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• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Operate and care for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and/or instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, break periods, or field trips.
• Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules.
• Provide information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned.
• Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.
• Participate in staff meetings as required by job assignment.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
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• Belief:
  Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Social Justice:
  Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture:
  Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Expertise:
  Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning.
• Mindset:
  Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
• Relationship-Building:
  Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

Minimum Qualifications
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• A high school diploma or the equivalent, and
• Two years of college (48 units), or
• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college (or higher), or
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction
• At least 0-2 years of related experience
• Official transcripts will be required

Benefits
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• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families.
• Professional Development:
  At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
• Recognition:
  Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

Compensation
: $23.25 - $28.23

APPLICATION PROCESS
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Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission
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The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars.

EEO Statement
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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools does not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.