Instructional Aide → SY

Starting Rate: $20 - $22 /hour based on experience

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
, a dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Instructional Aide to join our award‑winning Special Education team for the 2026‑2027 School Year and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to create a supportive, welcoming, and high‑achieving learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.
• Implement engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions on‑site and in community settings, aligned with each student’s unique goals and objectives.
• Instruct and closely monitor students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity and applying targeted strategies to enhance comprehension and course completion.
• Track progress against established timelines, communicate regularly with classroom teachers about students’ successes and areas needing additional intervention.
• Manage student behavior effectively, reinforcing school philosophy and policies, and applying consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with teachers.
• Support and mentor students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth and assisting them in developing essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance; report meaningful observations and offer actionable recommendations to staff.
• Assist with preparation of detailed behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other necessary documentation.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs, achievements, and concerns, working in partnership with teachers and administration.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records and information at all times.
• Participate actively in assurance and accreditation activities, contributing to meeting site performance standards and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in school‑wide, student‑parent, and advisory meetings to foster collaborative support networks and positive educational outcomes.
• Respond positively and constructively to formal and informal feedback, demonstrating continuous professional growth.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our educational community.

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of a basic skills test.
• Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in process of obtaining an educational aide or registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in a special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in motivating students and engaging in critical conversations to help move them toward realistic goals.
• Strong motivation skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organizational, 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.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company‑Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual‑Based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And so much more!

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.