Instructional Aide

Overview

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a dynamic organization devoted to offering hope, seeks an Instructional Aide to join its award-winning Special Education team. The role supports students in Grades K-12 by providing personalized support, supervision, and guidance in the classroom and community settings.

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to create a supportive and high‑achieving learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.
• Implement engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions in on‑site and community settings, aligned with each student’s goals.
• Instruct and monitor students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity and applying targeted strategies for comprehension and course completion.
• Track progress, communicate progress and needs, and work with teachers to address areas requiring additional intervention.
• Manage student behavior, reinforce school policies, and apply consistent disciplinary measures.
• Support students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth and helping them develop community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Document student behaviors and performance accurately and timely, providing meaningful observations and actionable recommendations.
• Prepare detailed behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other necessary documentation for staff.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs, achievements, and concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records.
• Participate in assurance and accreditation activities to meet site performance standards.
• Attend school‑wide, student‑parent, and advisory meetings to support collaborative networks.
• Respond constructively to feedback, demonstrating ongoing professional growth.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with basic skills test passage.
• Associate degree or higher in education or related field preferred.
• Current or ability to obtain a California state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in a company‑approved crisis management training.
• Current or in‑process paraprofessional, paracentral, teaching assistant, or similar credential preferred.
• Prior experience supporting children, preferably in alternative, special education, or behavioral health settings.
• Skills in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional‑behavioral disorders, or related disabilities.
• Comfortable driving or riding with students before and/or after school.
• Ability to think and act calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in motivating students and having critical conversations that move them toward realistic goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including instructional technology, Microsoft Office, database entry, and basic office equipment.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free telehealth and virtual counseling sessions.
• Free health advocacy services and 24/7 nurse line.
• Company‑paid life and 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 and development.