Instructional Aide/ Paraprofessional - School based

About the role

Ascend is a multidisciplinary company that provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to children in the format that suits them best. We serve kids in a variety of settings such as home based, outpatient clinic and in our inclusion preschools. We offer mentorship/support, an ability to learn, grow, and make a difference to our school based team that serves hundreds of kids across CA. At Ascend, we go above and beyond to ensure our employees are happy/heard and well taken care of.

Under supervision, the Instructional Assistant will perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a preschool classroom setting and will need to perform all related duties as assigned. Instructional Assistants will assist with day-to-day classroom activities, games, play time, meal times, biological needs, and more. This is a hands-on, in-person position working directly with preschool aged students. This position is ~30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities
• Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies
• Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities
• May perform clerical duties such as filing or duplicating materials
• Use computer to maintain student records, attendance and files
• Maintain student discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment
• Perform all related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Prior professional experience working with children

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience with children: 1 year (Required)
• School setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

Salary: $25 – $29.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday, approximately 30 hours per week. Work location: In person.