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Aspire Public Schools is building a pool of exceptional candidates for future opportunities. This posting is not for an immediate opening but ensures you'll be considered as positions become available. This is a part-time position.

• Maintains a safe and effective environment for academic instruction and/or enrichment activities in compliance with internal, legal, regulatory and/or funder requirements
• Effectively manages student classroom behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Delivers high-quality instruction in assigned academic or enrichment content areas which is developmentally appropriate; differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs including support for students with IEPs
• Under the guidance of the After School Director or other assigned staff, implements regular assessments and analyzes student performance data to drive lesson planning and monitor student progress
• Collaborates with other After School Program staff, school day teachers and outside service providers to identify unique student needs, diagnose and address learning challenges, and share information about student progress
• As needed, provides whole class, small group and individualized instruction to students
• Creates an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior and staff professionalism
• Fosters a program culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
• Collaborates with Aspire team members to share best practices and improve own and others' instructional skills, including actively participating in professional development, training and coaching opportunities
• Supports regular communications with parents/families to engage them in the After School Program to help support student success
• Fulfills all administrative requirements, including tracking daily student attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

1. Competencies:

• Ability to effectively plan and implement lessons and program activities
• Ability to effectively manage classroom and promote responsible student behavior and decision-making
• Knowledge of child and/or youth development concepts and different learning styles; demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people from high-need and disadvantaged communities
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve own performance, including developing knowledge of Aspire Instructional Guidelines and participating in Aspire professional development
• Proficiency in use of computer technology and the internet

1. Minimum educational level:

• Associate's degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit (or successfully passing of the paraprofessional test)

1. Experience required:

• Experience working with children or youth in a school or community-based setting
• 1+ year as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

1. Physical requirements:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

1. Work authorization requirements:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
• Work is performed in 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 days and office hours to meet operational deadlines

Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits for full-time teammates, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
Aspire Public Schools Expanded Learning Educator Pay Scale
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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