Inclusion Assistant at PUC Schools in Sylmar, California

Job Description:

Inclusion Assistant

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (also known as PUC Schools) is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance and college graduation rates for underserved students in North East Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

Job Purpose

The ideal Inclusion Assistant believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their development, reflection, implementation of school culture and collaboration to ensure student success. The role is to support the Inclusion Team in providing service minutes to support students with IEP’s growth. All PUC schools participate in full inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, listed but not limited, below:

• Provide assistance with: tests, homework, program reviews, reports, student files, schedules, and any other instructional program assignments


• Assist with IEPs if necessary


• Build strong relationships with students and parents


• Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college


• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment


• Continuously build professional knowledge


• Demonstrate support and knowledge of school's goals and mission


• Special assignments as assigned throughout the year


• Regular attendance, dependability and punctuality in conformance with the standards is essential to the successful performance of this position


• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

Experience, Education & Skills Qualifications:

• Will have a willingness to learn, patience, and detail oriented


• Must be in college or possess a BA/BS degree


• Must have prior experience working with students in a learning environment


• Strong Math skills is preferred


• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly Rate commensurate with experience


• If Eligible:
  
  
  
  • Full benefits and additional voluntary benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
  
  
  • Paid Time Off or Sick Accrual
  
  
  • Retirement Plan Options
  
  
  • Ongoing Professional Development