Instructional Assistant at Visions In Education Charter School - Solano
About the Employer
Visions In Education is one of the most established TK-12 public charter schools serving northern California. We provide high-quality educational programs for students and families seeking alternatives to the traditional public school setting. Visions In Education has successfully supported students and families for over 25 years and is a growing, thriving organization. Our success is rooted in hiring the most qualified teachers and staff, and helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We have a dynamic and cohesive team and many of our staff have been at Visions for over 15 years. Visions In Education provides competitive salaries, a generous medical/dental/vision benefits package as well as STRS/PERS retirement contributions. Our students and families choose Visions as their school because we provide outstanding teachers, personalized learning plans, enrichment opportunities, standards-based curriculum choices, and effective student support systems and technologies to help them achieve their educational goals. We are a tuition-free, WASC-accredited (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) public charter school that provides a rigorous standards-based education to Home School students (TK-8), Online Middle School students (7 & 8), and Independent Study High School students (9-12), including our University Prep Early College High School program serving 7,500 students across our nine-county service area, making us one of the largest and most stable charter schools in the Sacramento Valley region.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Visions is seeking an Instructional Assistant who will work to support the Student Services Department. Instructional Assistants perform tasks related to the instruction and supervision of students in a virtual and/or in-person setting and/or other programs as assigned. The tasks are specific to directed learning activities, academic and social-emotional learning support, tutoring, synchronous instruction, and implementing student learning and engagement opportunities for all TK-12th grade student groups in all Vision In Education academies, including but not limited to multilingual learners and at-promise youth. Tasks to include performing routine clerical and supportive tasks and relative duties as assigned by supervisor, as well as providing interpretation and translation assistance for school personnel, students, and families. A desire and ability to work with students, families, and school personnel is essential in this position. Specific assignments consist of a combination of several duties. Assignment can change from school year to school year. In general, this position will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in person at our office in Carmichael, CA or other locations supporting students and families, and 2 days remotely. However, depending upon the needs of the department this schedule is subject to change. Visions offers a very generous, competitive benefits package that includes options for 100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (single), retirement (CalPERS), sick time (9 days) and holiday (20 which includes 2 weeks of paid time off over the holiday season). Classified employees are eligible for educational reimbursement up to $15,000. Given this is a new position for the 2024-25 school year, all successful candidates will be starting on July 29, 2024 (3 weeks before the start of the work year calendar) to get additional training and support. The compensation for the training will be at an hourly rate and not a part of the work year calendar.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have high school diploma or the equivalent, AND: - Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction, OR - Two years of college (48 units), OR - A. A. degree (or higher) - Preferred but not required-Bilingual and able to translate and interpret in an educational setting in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and/or Pashto. Please include application, resume, 2 letters of recommendation (if available) and cover letter. Please state clearly in your cover letter your experience that qualifies you for this position and why you want to work for Visions In Education Charter School. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT NECESSARY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have high school diploma or the equivalent, AND: - Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction, OR - Two years of college (48 units), OR - A. A. degree (or higher) - Preferred but not required-Bilingual and able to translate and interpret in an educational setting in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and/or Pashto. Please include application, resume, 2 letters of recommendation (if available) and cover letter. Please state clearly in your cover letter your experience that qualifies you for this position and why you want to work for Visions In Education Charter School. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT NECESSARY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Visions In Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. As such, Visions makes employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, firing, promotion, demotion, training, compensation, qualifications/job requirements, on the basis of merit and/or business necessity. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration pursuant to legitimate business purposes. Visions In Education is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. For concerns/questions, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator: Donna Glenn, Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator titleix@viedu.org, 916-883-1614, Matthew Patterson, Director of Student Services, Section 504 Coordinator, mpatterson@viedu.org, 916-883-1630.
For questions or more information regarding this position please email careers@viedu.org.
Comments and Other Information
Visions In Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. As such, Visions makes employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, firing, promotion, demotion, training, compensation, qualifications/job requirements, on the basis of merit and/or business necessity. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration pursuant to legitimate business purposes. Visions In Education is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. For concerns/questions, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator: Donna Glenn, Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator titleix@viedu.org, 916-883-1614, Matthew Patterson, Director of Student Services, Section 504 Coordinator, mpatterson@viedu.org, 916-883-1630.
For questions or more information regarding this position please email careers@viedu.org.
Application Deadline
4/7/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/26/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$3,078 - $4,575 Monthly
$3,078 - $4,575 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
(steps 1-10), and typical hiring range is $3,078-$3,361/monthly (depending on experience). Position will receive annual raises of 4.5% up to the top step.
Length of Work Year
200 days, M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Employment Type
Full Time