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This position would report to our Orange County Learning Studio in Costa Mesa five days a week. This is a full time position- part time behavioral aide one to one (Tuesday and Thursday) and part time office assistant (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

JOB TITLE: Care Team - Student Support

REPORTS TO: School Director and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Classified/ Non-Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

As a Care Team- Student Support member for an iLEAD California school, reporting to the School Director and under the guidance and direction of the Director of Student Support, the Care Team - Student Support is responsible for providing instructional assistance to special education students and in some cases providing individual support.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Adhere to the recommendations of the Individual Education Program (IEP) by conducting the following if applicable:

  • Provide instructional assistance by helping to navigate instructions, workflow, and especially challenging assignments.

  • Guide and assist learners with moving from one classroom to another and moving around the campus grounds in general.

  • Assist in eating, using the bathroom, and using public transportation if applicable.

  • Monitor and record learner’s progress or behavior to provide proof of minute's.

  • Assist with Related Services as needed.

  • Provide support when using assistive tools to help with access to the curriculum.

  • Work collaboratively with general education facilitators and education specialists to prepare lesson plans that best fit the needs of the learner they are supporting.

• Monitor and assist students in learning activities as a follow up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.

• Clean the classroom and prepare demonstrations and visual aids for specific lessons, as needed.

• Direct and supervise learner to provide for safe learning activities

• Assist in shaping appropriate social emotional behaviors by reinforcing the social emotional curriculum and instruction.

• Monitor resource and learning centers and assist students with the use of center equipment and in the remediation of specific learning problems.

• Assist with the administration of a variety of assessments.

• Administer routine first aid and request appropriate assistance for serious injury or illness.

• Maintain or assist in maintaining orderly, attractive and stimulating learning environments.

• Participate, as requested, in parent conferences and/or IEP meetings.

• Attend to the physical and health needs of children.

• May provide support with healthcare needs as outlined in the IEP and as appropriate to the position.

  • Collaboration with Case manager on specific health care support as specified in IEP or Health plan.

• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate to the position.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.

• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.

• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seek to understand, develop multiple solutions to find the best answer.

• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.

• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.

• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.

• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.

• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.

• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.

• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.

• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.

• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

• Exceptional public speaking skills.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Thrive in a collaborative, team-based and fast-paced environment.

• If specified may require LVN or RN license.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.

Revised 04/18/23