Instructional Aide

Overview

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Instructional Aide to join our award-winning Special Education 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 supportive, student-centered, outcome-driven environment and possess patience, empathy, a positive attitude, and a stellar work ethic—we should talk!

• As an Instructional Aide
  , you’ll support students in Grades K-12 by providing personalized support, supervision and guidance in the classroom and in community settings.
• Collaborate with classroom educators to implement each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and tailor instruction to their learning needs.
• Assist with delivering engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions aligned with each student’s goals.
• Instruct and monitor students during lessons, applying targeted strategies to enhance comprehension and course completion.
• Track student progress, communicate with teachers about successes and areas needing intervention.
• Support behavior management consistent with school policies, in collaboration with teachers.
• Mentor students facing academic challenges and help develop essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Document student behaviors and performance clearly and timely, and provide actionable observations to staff.
• Assist with preparation of behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and related documentation.
• Communicate proactively with students, colleagues, supervisors and families regarding needs, achievements and concerns, in partnership with teachers and administration.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
• Participate in assurance and accreditation activities and school-wide meetings to support educational outcomes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and the overall effectiveness of the educational community.

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Associate degree or higher in education or a related field preferred.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCM (crisis management) certification.
• Paraprofessional/teaching assistant credential preferred.
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in a special education setting.
• Experience with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.
• Comfortable driving or riding in a company van with students before and/or after school.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in motivating students and engaging in constructive conversations to move them toward goals.
• Strong oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Free Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Services
• 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
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off accrual
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.