Instructional Aide

Description

Starting Rate: $20–$22 per hour based on experience.

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing organization with a social mission, is seeking an Instructional Aide to join our Special Education team for the  School Year.

As an Instructional Aide, you’ll support students in grades 3-6, implementing Individualized Education Programs, providing personalized support, supervising in classroom and community settings, and documenting progress.

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to cultivate a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.
• Implement engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions both 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 student comprehension and successful course completion.
• Encourage individual student growth by consistently tracking progress against established timelines and proactively communicating with classroom teachers regarding students’ successes and areas needing additional intervention.
• Manage student behavior effectively, reinforcing school philosophy and policies, and applying consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom 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, reporting meaningful observations and offering actionable recommendations to relevant staff.
• Assist with the 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 areas of concern 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 achieving 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 basic skills test.
• Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the 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 an alternative, 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 providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• 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.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Free Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• Free 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
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And so much more

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.