Bezos Academy
education
BilingualStudentSupportAssistant
“Bilingual Student Support Assistant at Bezos Academy. Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish, support children with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs, collaborate with families, teachers, and school leaders, implement student support strategies. partner directly with the classroom teaching team to help support various children with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs. work collaboratively with other teachers to create a classroom environment where children”
What You'll Achieve.
children can thrive and are on track to be ready for kindergarten; achieving equitable outcomes for students in under-resourced communities nationwide
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios, Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Texas to supervise children independently, Assume postures at low levels (e. g. , kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Age 18 with high school diploma or GED, Four or more years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, paraprofessional, or lead teacher of children ages 3-5, Experience implementing strategies from student individualized education plans (IEPs) or other student support and behavior plans, Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Texas to supervise children independently, Skill in collaborating with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships, Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios, Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
Nice to Have
Two or more years of special education experience from infancy through third grade, Associate’s degree in early childhood education or two years of post-secondary coursework in early childhood education, Two or more years prior work experience with children and families in low-income communities in the US OR significant personal experience in low-income communities in the US (grew up and/or attended school in), Knowledge of Montessori pedagogy, principles and overall approach, Knowledge of the local community
What You'll Do.
partner directly with the classroom teaching team to help support various children with diverse learning
and developmental needs
work collaboratively with other teachers to create a classroom environment where children can thrive and are on track to be ready for kindergarten
collaborate with families
and school leaders to help implement student support strategies based on individual child needs and formal support plans
grounded in the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)
support classroom teachers with the individualized learning
and developmental needs of various students at the school
help implement strategies in alignment with formal student support and/or behavior plans with Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers maintaining primary implementation responsibilities
assist teachers in preparing instructional materials
maintaining an orderly classroom environment
and reinforcing consistent routines
provide support for children with diverse learning needs
including short-term or occasional support in small group settings when helpful for classroom participation
actively supervise students in and out of the classroom and attend to students' academic and emotional needs consistent with Bezos Academy policies and licensing requirements
assist in supporting children’s toileting routines and in the transition of children from one area of the school to another in accordance with organizational policy and licensing standards
support positive social-emotional skill development by modeling and reinforcing communication
and problem-solving skills
monitor students' progress and collaborate with the teaching and student support teams to adjust classroom support strategies
support families to help them understand their child’s needs and equip them with the tools necessary to support their child’s progress with a strengths-based approach
maintain documentation and ensure compliance with local and federal legislation
and guidelines and with Bezos Academy policies within the scope of this role
support facilitation of child study and multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) meetings
participate in team meetings
and other activities as directed by the Head of School
independently supervise children throughout the day in classrooms and a variety of other situations
including but not limited to arrival/departure
and (if offered) extended hours
assume postures at low levels (e. g.
and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner directly with the classroom teaching team; work collaboratively with other teachers; collaborate with families, teachers, and school leaders; collaborate with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships; collaborate with the teaching and student support teams
Communication Scope
communicate effectively with young children safely
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