Associate’s degree or a minimum of 48 semester units of college coursework (and/or have passed the CBEST) 

Bachelor’s degree preferred 

Bilingual (oral & written) Spanish/English 

One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with students with disabilities, including students with autism 

Ability to participate in courses, seminars, and workshops in the area(s) of autism and intensive behavior intervention 

Demonstrated successful experience working with students 

Demonstrated ability to positively work with students, staff & parents 

Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision 

Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work  

Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision 

Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same 

Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach 

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect 

Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization 

EXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results. 

EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs. 

COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live. 

INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.  

JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families. 

Serve as in-class support for students  

In collaboration with the classroom teacher, assist in executing lesson plans for students 

Assist the classroom teacher with co-planning and co-teaching for students 

Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives 

Communicate with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting and evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives 

Provide, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success  

Document student daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student hourly activities 

Implement under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts 

Model conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner 

Monitor student daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment 

Assist assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming including, but not necessarily limited to: social, academic, behavioral and self-help growth and development 

Assist in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher or administrator (e.g. bus loading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, etc.) 

Integrate educational technology into the curricula and education program to strengthen the teaching/learning process for students 

Support classroom teacher in developing long and short-term academic goals that scaffolds learning from students’ current performance levels to grade level  

Support in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students 

Work closely with students and their families to promote personal growth and success 

Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with grade level team, administrators, and service providers as necessary 

Supervise students during recess and lunch time 

Other duties as assigned