Instructional Aide

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking Instructional Aides to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 
As an Instructional Aide, you will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students and additional support to the core classroom staff. Working with student(s) to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEP), you will utilize group and individual instruction in the classroom and community.
? Responsibilities Include:

Assisting classroom teachers to create an atmosphere in which students feel safe, welcomed and exhibit high expectations of student learning.
Implementing on-site and community-based curriculum instruction and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of each student.
Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction and utilizing instructional strategies to assist with student learning and help students meet requirements for student course completion.
Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher overall progress or interventions needed.
Managing student behavior by upholding the Ombudsman philosophy and policies and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary; working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure consistency.
Supporting and counseling students with academic issues, providing encouragement and working with students to improve their community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
Completing accurate and timely documentation on student's behavior as outlined by school procedures, reporting observations to relevant staff and/or making recommendations based on observations.
Assisting in the preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities logs as required.
Communicating necessary information to students, team members, supervisors, and parents regarding students' needs and academic progress in collaboration with classroom teacher and principal.
Consistently maintaining the confidentiality of student information and records.
Participating in the assurance and accreditation process to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
Participating in school, student/parent, and student advisory meetings as requested.
Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
Performing other duties as assigned.

? Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test. 
Associate degree or higher in an education or closely related field preferred.
Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a CA state driver's license. 
Licensed as or have the ability to obtain a paraprofessional, paraeducator, teaching assistant or similar credential preferred.
Prior experience working with children, preferably in a special education program setting.
Highly skilled in working with children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.
Comfortable driving and/or riding in a company van with students before and/or after school.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

 

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose



As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!
? Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Virtual Medical Visits
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
401k Options
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Growth & Development
And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance!
Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children TODAY!
Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
 
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