Special Education Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) - SY 24-25

Hayward, CA

Full Time

LPS Hayward Campus

Entry Level

The Special Education Instructional Assistant provides instructional support to individual or small groups of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Essential Duties:

Provide instructional support to individual or small groups of students with IEPs
Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects across various subject areas
Assist with implementation of IEP goals in collaboration with Education Specialists and classroom teachers
Provide students with socio-emotional support
Confer with other instructional staff in adapting lesson plans and materials to meet student needs
Collect and maintain accurate records and files related to student progress
Communicate with staff and administrators to provide updates on student progress or areas of concern
Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
Develop positive relationships with the school-community aligned with LPS’ culture and values

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

Two years of college (48 units), or A.A. degree (or higher)
One-year of successful work experience in special education preferred

Licensing and Other Requirements

Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish highly desired

Knowledge of:

Guiding principles and practices related to students with special needs
Subjects taught in schools, including basic and advanced arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, history, science, and reading
Engaging instructional methods and techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Graduation and college admission requirements
Acceptable school and classroom policies and procedures
Behavior management and deescalation techniques
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and professionalism
Basic record-keeping and report preparing techniques

Skills and Ability to:

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs
Manage a range of student behaviors
Assist in the preparation of instructional materials in support of IEPs
Perform routine clerical duties
Understand and relate to students with special needs
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students with special needs
Collect data, monitor, and observe and report student behavior and progress

Working Conditions:

Environment

Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities
Exposure to a range of student behaviors

Physical Demands

Mental acuity
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment
Bending at the waist and/or kneeling to assist students
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to observe and read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.

For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:

Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
99 Linden Street
Oakland, CA 94607
email: [email protected]
Phone: 510-830-3780 x115

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Special Education Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) - SY 24-25

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