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About the Employer
JOIN OUR FAMILY!
At King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools, we truly are a family. We understand the unique demands faced by educators in the 21st century, and make it our priority to ensure that our teachers and support staff feel empowered, supported, valued, respected, and heard. As a TK-12 school system, we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of every member of our school family!
We encourage our teachers to express their creativity and passion through innovative curriculum and pedagogy and empower them with on-going professional development opportunities. We recognize the time, energy, and commitment required to obtain a clear CA Teaching Credential and offer two King-Chavez teacher credentialing programs along with individualized support at every step of the way.
As a family, we value building relationships from a foundation of love. Opportunities for collaboration and team building are embedded into the school day and across the school year. Working successfully as a team is important to us, and so is playing and growing as a team!
We understand the growing pressures in education and are committed to combating these by prioritizing the health and wellness of our teachers and support staff. At King-Chavez, we cultivate a healthy work/life balance by providing multiple week-long (or longer) breaks throughout the school year, a comprehensive benefits package that includes mental health support, embedded mindfulness practice during the school day, fun celebratory events, and recognitions.
We invite you to join us in our mission as we educate all students from a foundation of love!
Learn more at www.kingchavez.org
Job Summary
King-Chavez Arts & Athletics Academy is looking for a Special Education Aide to join us in our mission as we seek excellence in academics, arts, and athletics from the foundation of love.
Requirements / Qualifications
High School Degree or equivalent.
Experience in supporting student's with disabilities preferred.
Trained in Non Violent Crisis Intervention preferred (e.g. CPI).
Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND SUPPORT INCLUDE:
GROWTH & EMPOWERMENT
-Two teacher credentialing programs
-Teacher Intern Program
-Induction Program (Free for King-Chavez employees)
-1-2 minimum days per month to facilitate on-going professional development
-Stipends for club leaders, athletic coaches, and other additional responsibilities
SUPPORT
-Small class sizes
-Built in planning and grading time
-Team building opportunities
-Collaboration with teachers, tutors, academic coaches, special education team, counselors, and school psychologists
-Partnerships with local organizations to support student/family needs
HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Full time teachers receive time off in observance of federal holidays along with:
-10 sick days
-One week break for October Intersession
-One week break for Thanksgiving
-Three week Winter Break
-One week Spring Break
-Approximately seven weeks of Summer Vacation
-6.25 hour instructional day at elementary school sites
-Up to 6.75 hour instructional day at middle/high school sites
-Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits through CalSTRS
-Paid maternity and paternity leave
-Free access to Tickets at Work, including exclusive discounts and special offers for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, movie tickets and more