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Date Posted 5/22/2025 Contact Talent Manager510-434-5000 Number of Openings 1 Salary Length of Work Year 187-212 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
The TK/K Instructional Assistant supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students. They work during the school day and/or the after school program. The ideal candidate for this position is a recent college graduate who has an interest in pursuing a career as an educator.
Requirements / QualificationsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support developmentally appropriate classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction. Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes Actively participate in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches Work towards career as an educator, which may include enrolling in teacher credential program Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, and value statements Support students with toileting needs Minimum educational level: Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
Requirements / QualificationsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support developmentally appropriate classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction. Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes Actively participate in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches Work towards career as an educator, which may include enrolling in teacher credential program Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, and value statements Support students with toileting needs Minimum educational level: Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
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