Are you interested in supporting students in the first public Montessori school in Oakland? Keep reading to learn more about this amazing opportunity. To apply, please follow this link: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/urbanmontessori
Student Support Assistant
The Student Support Assistant will engage students, families, and other members of our learning community to ensure high student achievement. Under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and Director of Student Services, they will provide instructional and behavioral support for students with special needs in the classroom environment and support the Education Specialist teacher, classroom teachers, and other members of the instructional team.
About UMCS
Urban Montessori Charter School's mission is to develop self-directed and engaged learners who are academically, socially and emotionally prepared to succeed in any high school. Nurturing the innovators of tomorrow to creatively meet the challenges of today's world with confidence, compassion and grace, Urban Montessori cultivates individual curiosities and strengths, while holding children to a high standard of excellence. At Urban Montessori, children deepen their understanding of what it means to live responsibly in a diverse urban community.
UMCS is a public charter school serving TK through 8th grade. The school is located in Oakland and is open to all children residing in the state of California. We serve a socio-economically, racially and culturally diverse community of children because we believe that all children learn about different backgrounds and perspectives by living and working with people from those backgrounds and perspectives.
Responsibilities
-Provide direct support and interventions for students under the guidance of the Education Specialist, Supervisor, and/or Lead Montessori Teacher to ensure students meet academic and behavioral goals
-Assist student, Lead Teacher, and Support Teacher in implementing the academic and behavior plan and provide support in the classroom, as needed
-Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the Education Specialist and General Education teacher; monitor and oversee student activities, practices, and assignments in various subjects
-Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet the individual needs of special education students
-Observe and manage students’ behavior according to approved procedures and individual plans; report progress regarding student performance and behavior
-Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner
-Assist and perform personal hygiene for students, including tooth brushing, toileting and diapering as needed; Assists students with healthcare procedures and medications as needed for daily care
-Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing
-Help provide testing accommodations, (e.g., supervise student testing in a separate location or during an extended time, etc.) as needed
-Monitor students’ socio-emotional, behavioral and personal growth by completing data collection forms as assigned
-Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications/Education and/or Experience
-High school diploma
-Bachelor’s Degree with major in Psychology, Education or Human Development, preferred
-1+ year working with students in special education or students from urban communities in an educational setting
-Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles, as well as basic instructional methods and techniques
-Knowledge of basic subjects taught in elementary school, including arithmetic reading, writing, grammar, and spelling
Expectations
-Strong alignment with UMCS mission
-Ability to build immediate and caring rapport with children of all ages; strong understanding of child and adolescent development
-Passion for working with students from urban communities, with specific knowledge and understanding of the needs of students from different experiences, languages and backgrounds
-Ability to work in a creative and demanding learning environment, including the ability to problem-solve and manage ambiguity and adversity
-Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
-Computer literate and able to acquire new technology skills
-Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of commitment; ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
-Must be professional, prompt, and punctual
-Must possess a growth mindset and be able to use feedback to refine practice
-Must be able to lift 50lbs and engage in vigorous activities for short periods of time
To apply, please follow this link: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/urbanmontessori
Our start date for the new school year is August 1, 2024