SPED TA (2025-26 SY) en Value Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION Assists a teacher in providing instructional and behavioral support to behaviorally challenged students in Special Education programs; monitors and redirects student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; supports acquisition of appropriate skills and behaviors; performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school; administers Intensive Behavior Intervention methods based on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model, to identified Special Education students; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Supports instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned. - Assists students in prescribed learning activities. - Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors. - Administers one-on-one ABA-based Intensive Behavior Intervention methods, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to designated students in a school setting as directed by a supervisor or other specialist. - Implements documented therapy plans for Behavior Intervention treatment. - Monitors, observes and reports behavioral data of students according to approved procedures. - Assists students by providing appropriate modeling, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and  general guidance. - Communicates with teachers and assigned staff regarding student progress. - Assists students in learning proper social awareness and in developing self- sufficiency. - Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic first-aid until medical assistance arrives. - Performs specialized physical health care services and administers medication as directed. - Communicates students' needs to the teacher. - Assist teacher

 

JOIN THE EVEREST VALUE SCHOOL TEAM!!!

Everest Value School is a Kinder-8th grade charter school in the Koreatown/Mid-Wilshire area and is currently looking for a candidate that is able to take the initiative and support our special education students under the supervision of our Special Education team.  This position will also require servicing RSP minutes to SPED students that are mild/moderate.  Working and collaborating with SPED coordinator and with classroom teachers.  Small group instruction as well as working within the classroom. 

Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of SPED coordinator and/or the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

• Communicates with teachers and the SPED Coordinator for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives

• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.

• Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.

• Provides, under the supervision of the SPED Coordinator and assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success.

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.
• Some College credit is Preffered but not required.

 

Experience

• Some experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable patience and the ability to work with students who have physical, cognitive and behavior challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• have a can do attitude and be able to be flexible under various educational settings