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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>🌟🧩 Empower Extraordinary Minds as a (Special Education) Instructional Assistant! 🧩🌟</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Are you passionate about making a profound impact on the lives of children with special needs? </span><span>Do you love helping others succeed academically and personally? If </span><span>you're</span><span> a dedicated and compassionate professional who </span><span>believe</span><span>s</span><span> that every child deserves a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we have an incredible opportunity for you!</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Aspire Educational Services is seeking </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Instructional Assistants</span></span></em></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span> committed to creating a nurturing space where children with diverse abilities can flourish.</span><span> </span><span>The Instructional Assistant will support the teachers/therapists in providing instruction and requires the employee to support students with a variety of needs, which may include academic support and/or behavioral support to include aggressive or self-injurious behavior. </span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Duties/Responsibilities:</span></span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise student</span><span>(</span><span>s</span><span>)</span><span> to various locations across all educational settings. </span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Assist</span><span> with classroom management, such as organizing instructional </span><span>materials.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Assist</span><span> the student(s) with use of </span><span>equipment to include communication devices (if applicable)</span><span>.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Assist</span><span> student</span><span>(</span><span>s</span><span>)</span><span> with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Assist with Activities of Daily Living to include feeding, grooming, bathing, diapering, and toileting (if applicable)</span><span>.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Accompany student</span><span>(s)</span><span> on the bus or other </span><span>vehicle.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Observe, </span><span>monitor</span><span>, and </span><span>redirect</span><span> behavior as </span><span>needed.</span></span><span 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style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Education and Experience</span><span> Requirements</span><span>:</span></span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>High School Diploma</span><span>; </span><span>Associate or Bachelor's</span><span> </span><span>degree in education</span><span>, psychology</span><span>, or a related field preferred. </span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Must have passion for working with children with disabilities (may involve toileting).</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Must have reliable transportation</span><span>.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. </span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Strong interpersonal skills.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Must be able to pass school background requirements such as child abuse clearances, FBI Fingerprints, etc.</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Comprehensive </span><span>Benefits</span><span> Package</span><span>:</span></span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Paid </span><span>t</span><span>ime </span><span>o</span><span>ff</span><span> to encourage a healthy work/life balance</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Paid major holiday</span><span>s</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Health, dental</span><span> and vision </span><span>insurance</span><span> available</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>401K with a generous company match</span><span>!</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"><span>Join us in shaping an inclusive world where every child's potential is unlocked, and their dreams are within reach. Be a part of this extraordinary journey and help us build a brighter future for all students! Apply now and embark on a rewarding career that brings joy, growth, and meaningful connections every single day! 🌈🤝</span></span><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: windowtext\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"><span>Why AES?</span></span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"><span> </span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"><span>We </span><span>don’t</span><span> cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide </span><span>a high level</span><span> of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, </span><span>Aspire’s</span><span> owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"><span>About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.</span></span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"><span>Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools. AES </span><span>is able to</span><span> fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers. AES has earned </span><span>a strong reputation</span><span> for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66)\"><span>At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is </span><span>heard</span><span> and every contribution is valued.</span></span><br><span style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66)\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66)\"><span>Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, </span><span>state</span><span> or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.</span></span></em></span><span style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66)\"> </span></p>",
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