Instructional Paraprofessional Educator, SPED

California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles

Instructional Paraprofessional Educator providing specialized academic instruction for students in California Virtual Academies. Engaging with students both virtually and in-person as needed.

Posted 7/17/2026part-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in supporting students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and effectively collaborates with educators to enhance student learning outcomes. Exhibits strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills while maintaining confidentiality and high expectations for student success.

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IEP SupportStudent Performance Data CollectionCrisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

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Hard Skills

Student Attendance RecordingData MonitoringLearning ReinforcementConfidential Information HandlingEducational Support Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPatienceCollaborationOrganizationTime Management

Industry Keywords

General Education (GE)Specialized NeedsCredentialed Teacher SupportCAVA PoliciesTitle 1ESL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-person support to students, as determined by their IEP.
Support student learning in GE classes or SAI classes as whole group
Work in tables for both general education (GE) and SAI under the supervision of a credentialed teacher
Record student attendance minutes and activity content in provided workbooks on a daily basis.
Collect work samples from time spent with them during push in in GE.
Assist education specialist in monitoring and collecting student performance data and other IEP input
Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and/or skills introduced and outlined by teaching staff
Provide support for students within the classroom environment to enable them to fully participate in educational activities, assigned by a credentialed teacher.
Serves as a resource person to various teams (e.g. IEP, Title 1, ESL)
Attend necessary training sessions associated with individual students as required by student IEP (e.g. medical procedures, etc.)
Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
Model a personal code of ethics aligned with CAVA’s policies
Maintains necessary records
Work under the daily direction and supervision of the assigned credentialed teacher while following district and administrative procedures.
Maintain high expectations for all students and a deep belief that all students can learn
Complete Crisis Prevention Institute training(CPI), as needed for in-person student support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60+ college units)
Have an associate’s or higher degree
Have a passing score on the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
Demonstrates an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students of various age groups, temperaments and abilities (particularly those exhibiting specialized needs)
Exhibit ability to handle confidential information and materials
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
Reside in the state of California
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Training provided for all programs
Support system with great staff
Participation in CalPERS for full time employees