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McKinley Children's Center
Instructional Assistant - Hesperia
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant
- Hesperia McKinley Children's Center
- 2.7 Hesperia, CA Job Details Full-time $18
- $22 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Credit union membership Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Communication skills Entry level
Full Job Description McKinley:
Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your BestH.U.M.A.N.
At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing.•H.U.M.A.N.
The Company:
McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services- which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually
- including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education.
H.U.M.A.N
- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing.
The Position:
The role of the Instructional Assistant is to support the classroom teacher in addressing the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. Responsibilities include direct instructional support, behavior intervention implementation, data collection, student supervision, and follow-through on intervention plans with consistency and care. Instructional Assistants are also responsible for curb-to-curb student transportation support.Compensation and Benefits:
The pay range we're offering is $18.00- $22.
Further Personal and Professional Growth Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred Experience working with students with learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum, speech and communication disorders preferred Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, and other office-related software Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and as a self-starter with minimal supervision General administrative and clerical abilities Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate professionalism, patience, empathy, and courtesy Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening Ability to commute to various school sites based on program needs Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Pro-ACT Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and physically assist, move, or restrain students as necessary to ensure safety and support Ability to perform physical duties including standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and providing mobility or personal care to students (dressing, hygiene, toileting, etc.) Visual and auditory acuity to perform instructional duties and monitor student safety Manual dexterity is required for using instructional tools, technology, and supporting students with assistive devices May be required to perform prolonged work at a computer for documentation, planning, and communication purposes Ability to work extended hours as needed Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Abuse Index (CACI) Insurability underCorporate Automobile Insurance Key Responsibilities:
Provide instructional support in a variety of academic areas Follow through on intervention plans with children with consistency and professionalism Fill in as a substitute teacher (if qualified) Ability to work in several different classrooms and with varying ages and grade levels Assist in classroom management, crisis response, and physical restraint as trained Provide tutoring to students in small groups or one-on-one Follow through on behavior and academic intervention plans Work as part of a team with the classroom teacher and other staff members Set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served Provide transportation for community-based students to and from school Ability to perform transportation duties as a driver and or a rider on a van route Collaborate with counseling or behavioral staff and implement feedback Collect and document behavioral and academic data as directed Providing toileting assistance to students as needed Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times Represent the agency in a professional, respectful manner when interacting with internal and external stakeholders Complete all onboarding requirements within the designated time frame and remain in compliance with agency expectations for timely review and acknowledgment of policies, procedures, and trainings Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned Why Should You Apply? Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's lives Competitive pay Several benefit options Employee tuition reimbursement Great training for staff Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.