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The Learning Choice Academy, Chula Vista, La Mesa, San Diego

Instructional Assistant for Special Education

The Learning Choice Academy, Chula Vista, La Mesa, San Diego, Santee, California, United States, 92071

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About the Employer

TLC IS A K-12 PUBLIC HYBRID HOMESCHOOL We incorporate both school and parent involvement in educating students. Families can choose between a 100% homeschool program, or a hybrid program, with 3 days at school and 2 days at home. Teachers and staff are required to report onsite five days per week.

OUR MISSION To empower students to reach their full potential by providing choice in education within collaborative triads of parents, students, and school.

OUR HISTORY In May 2004, the San Diego Unified School District approved The Learning Choice Academy and authorized it to serve students in grades K-12. Currently, TLC has charters for all three school sites with sponsors from local districts including Chula Vista Elementary School District, Grossmont Union High School District, and San Diego Unified School District.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments. This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position.

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Comments and Other Information

No phone calls, please. All correspondence should be conducted through email.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.A . We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa

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