Instructional Assistant - Hesperia

Instructional AssistantMcKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.The CompanyMcKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual's stories. We strongly embrace our agency's Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member's and clients' Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.The PositionThe role of the Instructional Assistant is to support the classroom teacher in addressing the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. Responsibilities include direct instructional support, behavior intervention implementation, data collection, student supervision, and follow-through on intervention plans with consistency and care. Instructional Assistants are also responsible for curb-to-curb student transportation support.Compensation and BenefitsThe pay range we're offering is $18.00- $22.00 hourly depending on experience.Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $620/monthLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffSick TimePaid Holidays403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCredit Union MembershipTraining Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional GrowthQualificationsBachelor's degree is strongly preferredExperience working with students with learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum, speech and communication disorders preferredProficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, and other office-related softwareStrong written and verbal communication skillsAble to work independently and as a self-starter with minimal supervisionGeneral administrative and clerical abilitiesHighly organized and detail-orientedStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate professionalism, patience, empathy, and courtesyMust pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screeningAbility to commute to various school sites based on program needsMust successfully complete and maintain certification in Pro-ACTAbility to lift up to 50 pounds, and physically assist, move, or restrain students as necessary to ensure safety and supportAbility to perform physical duties including standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and providing mobility or personal care to students (dressing, hygiene, toileting, etc.)Visual and auditory acuity to perform instructional duties and monitor student safetyManual dexterity is required for using instructional tools, technology, and supporting students with assistive devicesMay be required to perform prolonged work at a computer for documentation, planning, and communication purposesAbility to work extended hours as neededDepartment of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Abuse Index (CACI)Insurability under Corporate Automobile InsuranceKey ResponsibilitiesProvide instructional support in a variety of academic areasFollow through on intervention plans with children with consistency and professionalismFill in as a substitute teacher (if qualified)Ability to work in several different classrooms and with varying ages and grade levelsAssist in classroom management, crisis response, and physical restraint as trainedProvide tutoring to students in small groups or one-on-oneFollow through on behavior and academic intervention plansWork as part of a team with the classroom teacher and other staff membersSet limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families servedProvide transportation for community-based students to and from schoolAbility to perform transportation duties as a driver and or a rider on a van routeCollaborate with counseling or behavioral staff and implement feedbackCollect and document behavioral and academic data as directedProviding toileting assistance to students as neededMaintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all timesRepresent the agency in a professional, respectful manner when interacting with internal and external stakeholdersComplete all onboarding requirements within the designated time frame and remain in compliance with agency expectations for timely review and acknowledgment of policies, procedures, and trainingsPerform all other related duties and responsibilities as assignedWhy Should You Apply?Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's livesCompetitive paySeveral benefit optionsEmployee tuition reimbursementGreat training for staffJoin McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.