Education Aide; ESP SY Pool Vision Middle School

Job Details

Job Location:

New Vision Middle School - Highland, CA 92346
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non‑profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire. We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.

Educational Support Personnel are non‑certificated personnel who will have duties aligned to instructional support and supervision, as well as non‑instructional support duties. ESPs will be assigned to assist student learning under the direction of a certificated teacher or administrator. An ESP will assist with assigned instructional support activities; as well as support the educational, social‑emotional and physical progress of RJA students.

ESPs will also be assigned to non‑instructional duties, including student supervision and support. The role of an ESP in RJA schools is varied, and flexibility is necessary for success.

Educational Support Personnel report to the building administrator, unless otherwise designated by the CEO or Chief Academic Officer.

• Works with students, both in group settings or individually, for the purpose of assisting with specific instructional tasks.
• Under the teacher’s supervision, implements instructional programs for the purpose of meeting student’s goals and objectives.
• Administers tests to students for the purpose of assessing progress towards meeting educational objectives.
• Prepares classroom and instructional materials for the purpose of ensuring that the learning environment is ready for students.
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Monitors activities of students both inside and outside of the classroom for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides support in management and behavior of students.
• Maintains awareness of physical and emotional changes in students and reports concerns to teacher as appropriate.
• Works with children in a separate setting who are experiencing behavioral and emotional issues.
• Provides class supervision while the teacher is away from the classroom, as assigned.
• Performs clerical and related duties that support instruction programs, such as copying materials.
• Operates a variety of office and instructional equipment including computers.
• Travels with and provide supervision of students for school‑related activities.
• Attends RJA meetings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, or assigned building administrator.

• Adhere to all RJA Policies and Procedures, and policies and practices of the assigned school.
• Builds trust and ongoing positive relationships with constituents, including administrators, teachers, students and parents.
• Maintains regular attendance; adheres to RJA practice regarding attendance and leaves of absence.
• Performs all outlined duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position with strict confidentiality.
• Immediately communicates any concerns directly to their supervisor and/or building administrator.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description under Essential Functions and Responsibilities are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Must be able to meet and interact with employees and parents/guardians in routine situations, which require tact, discretion, and courtesy.
• Ability to work with students and maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district, State and Federal requirements and Board of Trustee policies.
• A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to…