Educational Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are currently welcoming applications for the upcoming school year.
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire is dedicated to transforming the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities face. As one of the largest and most innovative open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation, we are committed to excellence.
Our mission is to equip our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we lay the groundwork for our scholars to acquire knowledge, skills, and the power to make informed choices for their families and future endeavors. Every day, our community of students, families, educators, and staff collaborates to learn, work, and thrive in an environment rooted in our core values of Well-Being, Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Educational Support Specialist assists classroom educators in delivering a high-quality, personalized educational experience for students. This role involves working during school hours and/or in after-school programs. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate aspiring to pursue a career in education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in maintaining classroom systems and procedures while managing student behavior to ensure full engagement in learning.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
- Conduct regular assessments of students in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data.
- Collaborate with Aspire team members to enhance instructional practices and share effective strategies.
- Support classroom educators in providing timely information to students and their families regarding classroom activities and student progress.
- May assist in tracking critical student information and maintaining accurate records, including attendance, per Aspire procedures.
- Identify unique student needs and work with team members and external service providers to address learning challenges.
- Assist in planning and delivering differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs, including parallel teaching, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
- Teach students in after-school programs, focusing on intervention and acceleration for those below grade level.
- Foster a school-wide culture of high expectations, including college preparation for all students; collaborate with College and Academic Counselors to support academic progress and college application processes.
- Teach or co-teach Advisory classes aimed at developing students' character and habits.
- Actively engage in professional development activities, including training sessions and collaboration with lead teachers, principals, and instructional coaches.
- Pursue a career in education, which may involve enrolling in a teacher credential program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support for Aspire Public Schools' mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior code.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Understanding of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
- Willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
- Commitment to self-reflection and improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community.
- Associate's degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height.
- Repetitive use of hands for fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping.
- Normal depth perception and ability to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
- Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids.
- Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aids.
- 1+ year of experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
- Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Provide health (TB) clearance (update every four years).
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a typical office and classroom setting encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom.
- Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals.
- Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment.
- May be required to work outside of typical work hours to meet operational deadlines.
The hourly wage ranges from $22.17 to $32.30 based on experience.
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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