Instructional Assistant - Stella Charter Academy

Position: 26-27 Instructional Assistant - Stella High Charter Academy
Location: California

Instructional Assistant

Job Description
26-27 School Year

Job Description:

Instructional Assistant Reporting to:
School Principal or another administrator as designated by the PrincipalFLSA Status:
Full-time, Non-exempt, 10 month

Who we are:

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth.

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.____________________________________________________________________________________Bright

Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Role

Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Instructional Assistant to support our classroom teachers in delivering high-quality education to students. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with students one-on-one, facilitating small group instruction, assisting in the development and implementation of lesson plans, and supporting student supervision. This role plays a vital part in ensuring every student receives the individualized attention they need to succeed academically, while also contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

What you’ll do Basic Components of the

Job Description for the Instructional Assistant position include (but are not limited to):

I. Student Support & Instruction Provides focused lessons to individuals or small groups of students identified through the MTSS process

Tutors individuals and small groups of students in various subject areas.

Utilizes data to plan instruction and prepare for facilitating lessons with students

Tracks data and goals, as well as communicating to students and supervisors

Communicates student growth or areas of need to teacher, supervisor, and MTSS team, in writing and verbally to support further student growth

Assists in maintaining student records and files.

Supports with 1:1 or small group testing administration throughout the school year Operates equipment such as copy machines, computers and audiovisual equipment.

Attend and participate in professional development

Work closely with the teacher and other instructional staff to address student needs and contribute to ongoing educational improvements.

Support communication with parents by providing updates on student progress or challenges, when needed.

II. Student Supervision Provides occasional teacher coverage

Supervise students in all indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a safe environment.

Supervise students during breakfast, lunch and snack time.

Executes the Bright Star culture plan and training to support a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for students

Encourage children to interact positively with other children and people around them.

Maintain open lines of communication with the teacher and classroom team to ensure the individual needs of all children are met.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Any other duties as assigned.

What you’ll Bring Minimum:

At least 48 college semester units (required)
Must be organized, creative, independent and self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable,…