Job description

School Year: 2022-2023
Position: Special Education Instructional Aide
Campus: Columbus Collegiate Academy - Main St.
Grade(s): 6th - 8th Grade
Reports to: School Director

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The United Schools Network (USN) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008, it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each USN school is an open enrollment, public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover, the mission of all USN schools is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education, while maintaining our vision: For every child, an open door._
USN currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 1,000 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment, and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement.

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Position Description*
The Special Education Instructional Aide (SpEd IA) position allows for passionate individuals to support students with their physical, emotional, and academic needs. The SpEd IA handles personal care for middle school students, aids students in physical movement, and helps to maintain records of their progress. They coach and encourage students to grow and achieve during academic programming as designed by their teacher and the special education team in addition to monitoring their school environment to maintain a space of safety and positivity. SpEd IAs play a crucial role in helping students to feel supported and comfortable at school.

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Joining Our Team*
USN Core Traits:

• Mission-Driven. USN team members believe deeply in the mission of United Schools Network: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education.
• Growth Mindset. USN team members believe in their ability, and the ability of all students, to grow and improve.
• Relationship-Driven. USN team members get proximate to USN students, families, and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom.
• Conscientiousness. USN team members are professional, reliable, diligent, and pay attention to detail.
• Emotionally Constant. USN team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications:

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Has prior experience working in urban schools and/or social services (preferred).
• Holds CPR/First Aid certification or is willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification (funded by school).
• Able to physically assist students as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)

Knowledge and Skills

• Is committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes and classroom management.
• Supports the implementation of an Individualized Education Program for each student, complementary to his or her educational strengths and needs as defined through the evaluation and IEP process.
• Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities.

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Terms of Employment*

• Applications will be considered immediately.
• This is a full-time position.
• Report times are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., although some job-related tasks can be expected outside of these hours.
• Salary: $28,000/year plus a one-time, temporary bonus of $2,000 for all middle school instructional staff members to be distributed evenly across paychecks (starting on 9/30/2022) throughout the 2022-23 school year.
• Benefits:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

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All USN schools are Equal Opportunity Employers._

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,000.00 per year

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