Pt In Person Instructional Aide (St Ireneaus School )

Classroom/Instructional Aide

About Us 
Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, is currently seeking an Instructional Aide to provide classroom support to students in Cypress, CA at  St Ireneaus School. The classroom/instructional aide will be responsible for working with students to deliver instruction and support struggling students. Aides must be engaging, motivating, and understand every child deserves to reach their full potential. Aides will work with students in reading and/or math subject areas through computer assisted lessons.

The Opportunity 
 The Classroom/Instructional Aide will be responsible for working with students and teachers to deliver services and support. They will monitor student behavior, track educational progress, and communicate with parents. Additionally, they will help reinforce the special education curriculum provided by the teacher with the individual student. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional instructor who will play an essential role in fueling student success. 

You Are 
 Someone who is passionate about serving students with special needs so that they can perform at their highest level and realize productive, fulfilling futures. You believe that ALL children can learn and have the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students. You excel at building relationships, collaborating with a team, and persevering through difficult challenges. You have a sense of optimism, a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.  

The Responsibilities 

• Work with students to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher by assigning appropriate tasks, completing one-on-one tutorials, and implementing the FullBloom/Catapult Learning rotation model
• Assist the Teacher with implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Maintain student’s portfolio and ensure it is updated, organized, presentable, and meets policy expectations
• Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff
• Provide reinforcement consistent with the students Behavior Intervention Plan
• Complete any necessary documentation to track student’s behavior (ex: Incident Reports, High Risk Evaluation Forms, Point Sheets, etc.)
• Support, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
• Always remain near student and ensure student is monitored to and from appropriate locations within the school
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe academic learning environment for the student
• Assist other staff with students when needed when applicable
• Light lifting, walking, and/or climbing stairs may be required
• Other duties may be assigned

Education/Experience

• Classroom Management
• Bachelor's preferred; Associate's required
• Math and Literacy Intervention Instruction 
• Experience working with students
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Productivity Suite for Education, and virtual meeting programs (Zoom, etc.) preferred
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards students, administration, parents, and others

Schedule
TBD

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

As a condition of employment, staff will be required to be either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or produce a weekly negative Covid-19 test result.   Prospective employees who are partially vaccinated (have received the first vaccination shot and are able to provide a photo of their vaccination card) are able to start work with the understanding they must be fully vaccinated within 45 days of their hire date and must test weekly until they are fully vaccinated.  Unvaccinated individuals have the opportunity to demonstrate they are entitled to a reasonable accommodation with respect to this policy for a valid medical or religious reason. All staff are required to wear an approved mask, if and when reporting to a physical work site where they are interacting with others.

FullBloom provides education and behavioral health solutions for children and their families, leading to better life outcomes, regardless of the learning obstacles and other challenges they face. The company’s team of over 5,000 education and healthcare professionals work to achieve measurable and sustained academic and behavioral gains through evidence-based programs that include specialized education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies, intervention services, and professional development. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, FullBloom supports tens of thousands of children and families, over 500 school districts, and more than 25,000 teachers annually through its three operating divisions – Catapult Learning, Specialized Education Services, Inc (SESI), and Little Leaves. www.fullbloom.org