About this role
Job Title: Elementary School Instructional Aide
Supervisory: No
Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: Pay: $18/hr
General Purpose:
As an Elementary School Instructional Aide at Colorado International Language Academy, your primary responsibility is to assist classroom teachers in implementing the curriculum and providing support to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist Teachers: Support faculty members in implementing the curriculum and completing logistical and administrative tasks.
- Student Support: Work in small groups or one-on-one with students who require academic, behavioral, or social-emotional intervention.
- Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Collaborate with ESS and MTSS teams to implement student plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS and READ plans, etc.).
- Academic and Behavior Plans: Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans for students.
- Monitoring Duties: Fulfill regular monitoring duties during lunch, recess, and other activities to ensure student safety and adherence to school rules.
- Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Colorado International Language Academy.
- Understanding and support of the school's culture.
- Passion for educating children and imparting a love of learning.
- Patience, kindness, and creativity in assisting students with problem-solving.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, SPED Coordinator, and school administration.
- Commitment to working with a diverse student population and closing the achievement gap.
Physical Demands:
- Position requires physical mobility to perform essential functions of the job.
- Job involves various physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and being on feet for extended periods.
- Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
- Ability to endure working with elementary school children for long periods.
This job provides an opportunity to contribute to the educational development and well-being of students while gaining valuable experience in the field of education.