Posted 2 months ago

Literacy Instructional Aide - Elementary ('26-'27 School Year)

Los AngelesOn-site

AI Summary

A Literacy Instructional Aide supports elementary students by delivering targeted literacy interventions in small groups and one-on-one, assisting the intervention teacher, reinforcing foundational reading skills, and monitoring progress using tools such as DIBELS and i-Ready.

About this role

Our Mission

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of targeted literacy intervention for students through small group and 1:1 instruction.

• Work with and assist the Literacy Intervention Teacher during the school day with instruction, intervention, and other duties needed.

• Reinforce foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

• Assist in preparing instructional materials, organizing resources, and setting up intervention groups and classroom structures.

• Assist with administering formative assessments and progress monitoring tools as directed.

• Support data collection for tools such as DIBELS, i-Ready, and other school-based assessments as needed.

• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess or other assigned times.

• Participate in family meetings, engagement events, workshops, or conferences as appropriate.

• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.

• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations for students.

• Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies.

• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition.

• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• AA degree required, BA degree preferred

• 30 Day Emergency Sub Permit preferred

• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test

• Previous experience working with and supervising children

• Previous experience working with students

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment

Salary: Starting at $22/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.

Position Contingencies

This position is funded through the California Department of Education (CDE) Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists (LCRS) Grant Program through June 2029.