Instructional Aide (TK-1)

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Position: Special Circumstance Instructional Aide Reports to: Lead Learning Specialist/Director of Inclusion Location: San Francisco, California Website: www.newschoolsf.org

New School San Francisco is a public charter school currently serving 470 transitional kindergarten through 8th grade students from all corners of the city and from all backgrounds. We believe in a “hands on minds on” approach to learning that harnesses each student’s curiosity and encourages learners to construct their own meaning and knowledge through inquiry-based learning. We aim to practice equity in all that we do – ensuring every child is able to access and receive an individualized education that builds off their unique strengths, skills and passions. We pursue social justice as a through line, helping learners develop an understanding of how to make our community better. Taken all together, this approach fosters a deep love of learning in students and prepares them with the problemsolving and critical-thinking skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities of this changing world.

We are committed to breaking down systemic structures which contribute to deep inequities in education. Our goal is to prioritize our Black and brown students, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by dismantling white supremacy. However, we know that our school and organization must continue to evolve to reach this aspiration. We therefore continuously question our culture, climate, and curriculum. We aim to teach kids of all ages to think critically about how race has been constructed in the United States, to become aware of their own racial socialization, and to have skills and vocabulary to engage in productive conversations around race, racism, classism, sexism, ableism and other inequities. We specifically are aiming to become a pro-Black organization, as we know that Black people have been the most marginalized within our society and within our school as well. We are seeking educators who are committed to anti-racism, pro-Blackness, and the accompanying ongoing work that comes with this pursuit.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our students and their families. We strongly encourage leaders and teachers of color, LGBTQIA+ and male candidates to apply. All candidates must be excited to roll up their sleeves, operate with a level of flexibility as we build our program, bring creativity to their work, commit to the ongoing work of being anti-racist, and be ready to collaborate across and within teams.

We invest in our staff in meaningful ways. We believe that the adults must be taken care of and supported to do right by our students. To that end, every staff member has a coach, a team, an individualized learning plan, and opportunities to grow. We value hard work and we also value self-care. The two are not mutually exclusive.

The Instructional Aide is a key role in achieving a vision of truly inclusive, joyful and rigorous learning for all students. This position sits within the Diverse Learners Team at New School San Francisco and is managed by our Director of Inclusion. The Special Circumstance IA role is designed to provide flexible, intensive support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This role will assist with a variety of priorities including but not limited to Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) delivery, Behavioral Intervention Support (BIS) delivery, data tracking, and family communications. Schedules and academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports will be outlined by the Director of Inclusion and/or Learning Specialists.

Track record of strong implementation of academic and behavioral plans

Ability to build partnership and trust across lines of difference with students, parents and educators

Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Familiarity with G Suite (specifically Google Docs and Sheets)

Curious and comfortable with failure

Awareness of and playfulness with both your strengths and limitations

A deep belief that all students can learn, tied to an unfailing commitment to equity in education

The IA role is assigned in response to students’ immediate and evolving needs. As such, job responsibilities, schedule assignment, and total hours may change over the course of the school year, including potential increases or decreases in hours based on student needs and programmatic considerations.

Contact [email protected] with any questions and/or to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.