McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about!  We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N. 

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.  

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include short-term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is  H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization.  We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all. 

The Position: We are looking for an Instructional Assistant, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The role of the Instructional Assistant is to assist the classroom teacher with classroom academic and behavioral needs of all students. All Instructional Assistants are required to assist with curb to curb transportation. Instructional Assistants may conduct data collection and implement strategies per intervention plans.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $14.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $500/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or 60 Units Preferred
• Working with children and CBEST preferred
• Applied Behavioral Analysis (DTT, PRT, NET) experience in homes or school preferred
• Registered Beharvioral Technician (RBT) Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office-related software
• Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimum supervision
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Able represent the agency professionally and appropriately with all constituencies
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites on and off campus
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to physically restrain children (if needed)

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow through on intervention plans with children.
• Fill in as a substitute teacher (if qualified).
• Ability to work in several different classrooms and with varying age and grade levels.
• Assist the teacher in administering the classroom curriculum.
• Provide tutoring to students in small groups or one-on-one.
• Provide one-to-one assistance for assigned students.
• Work as part of a team with the classroom teacher and other staff members.
• Assist in all academic areas including physical education, music and art.
• Provide behavior management assistance to students including crisis intervention and physical restraints.
• Set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served.
• Provide transportation for community based students to and from school.
• Ability to perform transportation duties as driver and or rider on a van route.
• Collaborate with counseling or behavioral staff, implement feedback
• Data collection as needed
• Providing toileting assistance to students as  needed
• All other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives 
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff