Behavior Intervention Implementation Associate (BII) - Includes a Signing Bonus at Extera Public Schools
About the Employer
Extera Public Schools are tuition-free, public K-8 charter schools serving the communities of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, Extera operates two schools on four campuses that are co-located with LAUSD schools. Extera Public Schools currently serves approximately 900 inner-city, primarily Latino students who historically have had limited access to high quality public education options within their local neighborhood. More than 90% of Extera’s students come from low-income households and are eligible for Title I services, and nearly 50% are classified as English learners. The mission of Extera Public Schools is to prepare students for 21st century life and careers. Grounded in a program built upon excellence, equity, and engagement, Extera grows students into trailblazers who are conscientious change agents for their communities and beyond. With a focus on the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things, children attending Extera Public Schools engage in learning that provides real world relevance and nurtures self-empowerment in order to develop students from local to global citizens. Project-based and place-based activities, personalized learning, the meaningful use of 1-1 technology in the classroom, and support for the “whole child” are all key aspects of Extera’s learning environment. Extera was founded on the firm conviction that all children, regardless of background or socio-economic status are entitled to high quality public education.
Job Summary
Job Summary
In collaboration with the School Director, Special Education Team, and classroom Teacher, the Instructional Aide & Behavior Intervention Implementation Associate will provide special education services, academic support, and/or behavior intervention implementation to assigned students. Main duties and daily responsibilities include: *Support students academically one-on-one or in small groups *Collaborate with Resource Specialist Teachers (RST) on instructional resources and strategies for students regularly *Support all students, including students with behavioral concerns *Meet with RST regularly to discuss schedule needs and adjustments to meet program goals *Provide instructional support and strategic learning strategies for students with RSP services in the classroom *Work in collaboration with classroom teachers to provide strategies to address the academic and social outcomes described in the IEPs *Track student progress and services provided daily *Track and submit completed service minutes weekly for caseload *Track student progress towards IEP goals *Implement student’s behavior support plan under guidance of the Behavior Intervention Developer *Assist individual students who exhibit behavioral, social, and/or academic challenges in and outside of the classroom setting *Assist classroom teacher in implementing of specific goals and objectives for assigned students *Encourage appropriate social skills, interaction with peers, playing games, and conversation with partners or small groups *Assist classroom teachers with providing a safe, nurturing and effective classroom environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program *Assist in implementing of behavior plans and track/monitor data daily to provide necessary information for the purpose of developing annual IEP goals and objectives for assigned student(s) as needed *Implement behavior plan, strategies, and behavior services
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: AA degree or two years of college with a minimum of 48 semester (or 60 quarter) units required, Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. All candidates must be ESSA compliant; Experience working with children in a school environment preferred; BSET trained preferred: Willingness to work in a collaborative and innovative environment; Ability to work well with students, parents, teachers, and others; Able and willing to work extended school day hours and extended school year; Understanding of and commitment to the charter school model.
Applications are accepted online via Edjoin ONLY. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and two (2) recent letters of recommendation.
Qualifications: AA degree or two years of college with a minimum of 48 semester (or 60 quarter) units required, Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. All candidates must be ESSA compliant; Experience working with children in a school environment preferred; BSET trained preferred: Willingness to work in a collaborative and innovative environment; Ability to work well with students, parents, teachers, and others; Able and willing to work extended school day hours and extended school year; Understanding of and commitment to the charter school model.
Applications are accepted online via Edjoin ONLY. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and two (2) recent letters of recommendation.
Comments and Other Information
Extera Public Schools are charter schools serving grades K-8 that provide access to outstanding public education to students living in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, two of the most under-served communities in Los Angeles. Extera serves inner city elementary school students who historically have had limited access to high quality public education options within their local neighborhood.
The mission of Extera Public Schools is to ensure the academic success of children by providing a rigorous and effective education program built on the pillars of excellence, equity and engagement. Through a school theme focused on the natural world and the inter-connectedness of all living things – human communities, plant and animal life, our living planet and beyond – children at Extera engage in hands-on, minds-on project-based learning that offers “real world” relevance, impact and self-empowerment. The school is founded on the firm conviction that all children, regardless of background or socio-economic status, are entitled to a high quality education. We are committed to the belief that all children can meet high academic expectations when provided the right school environment.
Extera provides a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work in a collaborative and dynamic school community that is student centered and success oriented.
Comments and Other Information
Extera Public Schools are charter schools serving grades K-8 that provide access to outstanding public education to students living in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, two of the most under-served communities in Los Angeles. Extera serves inner city elementary school students who historically have had limited access to high quality public education options within their local neighborhood.
The mission of Extera Public Schools is to ensure the academic success of children by providing a rigorous and effective education program built on the pillars of excellence, equity and engagement. Through a school theme focused on the natural world and the inter-connectedness of all living things – human communities, plant and animal life, our living planet and beyond – children at Extera engage in hands-on, minds-on project-based learning that offers “real world” relevance, impact and self-empowerment. The school is founded on the firm conviction that all children, regardless of background or socio-economic status, are entitled to a high quality education. We are committed to the belief that all children can meet high academic expectations when provided the right school environment.
Extera provides a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work in a collaborative and dynamic school community that is student centered and success oriented.