IMMEDIATE OPENING Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) Aide (Leichtman-Levine High School) en Laalliance

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Behavior  Intervention Implementation (BII) Aide will support the educational program for a specific student with exceptional needs; monitor a specific student (as assigned) at all times on campus; guide the specific student in socially accepted guidelines of positive behavior; receive training related to a specific student’s disability and best practices to assist the student; assist in the provision of a positive learning experience for a specific student with special needs as determined appropriate and do related work as required. As a Behavior Intervention Implementation Aide, you will work alongside a Special Education Coordinator to support the needs of students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the resource and general education teachers with the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for a specific student with special needs. 

• Monitor the behavior and interactions of the assigned student throughout the school day; never leave the student unattended during school hours. 

• Monitor student’s progress toward achievement of IEP goals and objectives.  

• Instruct the student on appropriate behavior and guidelines for acceptable social interaction. 

• Serve as the primary person responsible for ensuring that the student remains safe during the school day. 

• Assist teachers and other support staff with the preparation and/or presentation of learning materials, administration of tests, testing accommodations and activities, and monitoring student achievement. 

• Maintain a variety of records to log incidents related to behavior, academics, and parent communications regarding the assigned student.  

• Schedule and attend parent-teacher conferences as requested by the teacher or principal. 

• Depending on assignment, provide specialized health care support as outlined by State regulations.  

• Support documentation and tracking of services offered to students by completing trackers, behavior logs, and other forms of documentation.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree. 

• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles. 

• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.

• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft. 

• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or the equivalent, and

• Two years of college (48 units), or

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college (or higher), or

• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction

• At least 0-2 years of related experience, preferably in Special Education. 

• Willingness to complete specialized training related to the assigned student’s specific disability/condition as well as mandatory training with the Los Angeles Unified School District.

• Official transcripts will be required*

BENEFITS

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.

• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.

• Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

For current vacancies by location, please click here.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at [email protected].