Learner Inclusion Support Assistant

Role:

Working collaboratively with both classroom educators and education specialists the Learner Inclusion Assistant performs a variety of activities in order to provide intensified learning experiences for learners both with and without Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans.  The Learner Inclusion Assistant assists classroom educators with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises, assists/supports individuals and small groups of learners in practicing skills and completing assigned tasks and projects; oversees and supervises learners during classroom activities, while on the playground and on study trips; assists with behavior management; participates in staff development activities and assists learners with personal care needs (i.e., medication management).

Desirable Qualifications:

Training and Experience: 

• Familiarity with Special Education and social-emotional and behavioral needs of children with disabilities
• BA desired

Knowledge of:

• Student behavior and characteristics
• Techniques used in behavior management
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Basic understanding of K-8 subject matter as assignments may require

Ability to:

• Understand the specific needs of the children who are assigned to your care
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Work independently on own initiative with some guidance
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with learners, educators, parents, administrators and other colleagues
• Gain the confidence of the learners and supervise them in educational and recreational settings as appropriate/needed
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting
• Learn and apply basic first aid techniques
• Learn and apply specific medical assisting techniques, i.e., use of an Epi-Pen, or administration of insulin

Please email the following in one PDF to Karrie Amsler, Director of Learner Services at kamsler@scclc.net:

• Letter of introduction/interest
• Resume with the names of at least three references
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation but not to exceed four

Successful applicants will be invited for an phone interview, and then an in-person interview with a team of educators and the Director of Learner Services. 

Hours, salary and benefits shall be determined in accordance with current salary schedules as established by the Board of Directors.  All newly hired employees must be fingerprinted and provide proof of a negative tb test.

The San Carlos Charter Learning Center in an independent public K-8 charter school located in San Carlos, CA.  Our mission is to be a collaborative public K-8 school community that educates, nurtures and inspires learners to be independent thinkers as well as socially and personally responsible citizens through academic excellence guided by research, innovation, and continuous review.   

While the San Carlos School District is the San Carlos Charter Learning Center’s authorizing agency, SCCLC operates as an independent charter school and is a 501 (3) (c) not for profit corporation.