Instructional Aide II

Description

Pay or shift range: $23.10 USD to $28 USD. Final offers extended based on experience, qualifications and other job-related details.

🟢 Starting Rate: $23.10 - $28 /hour based on experience

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Instructional Aide II 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 excel in a dynamic, student‑centered environment, are passionate about making a meaningful difference in special education, and possess adaptability, creativity, a positive mindset, and a genuine commitment to student success — We Should Talk!📲

As an Instructional Aide II, you’ll deliver personalized support and guidance to students in Grades K‑12, enriching their educational experiences and enhancing classroom effectiveness. Collaborating closely with teachers and other educational professionals, you'll implement individualized strategies and foster student success in both classroom and community settings.

• Implement engaging and personalized curriculum—including on‑site and community‑based activities—and behavioral intervention strategies aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individual Transition Plan (ITP), and Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP).
• Consult actively with your supervisor regarding student progress and adjustments to the IEP/ITP/PBIP, assist transitions to mainstream environments or adult programs, and contribute meaningful input through progress reports, data sheets, and tailored curriculum modifications.
• Follow and enrich the classroom schedule, align activities closely with students’ academic, community, and vocational objectives, and address individualized educational services and necessary adjustments.
• Complete precise, timely documentation of student behaviors, share insightful observations with relevant staff, and recommend strategies based on these observations while maintaining the confidentiality of all student records.
• Participate proactively in data collection and analysis, accurately record essential student information, and provide critical input for the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Perform impactful job coaching duties, facilitate hands‑on vocational training and mentoring students in job‑related skills on campus and at community work sites, and update supervisors regularly about vocational development and placement opportunities.
• Provide compassionate support for students’ physical care needs, such as toileting, medication administration, feeding, and personal hygiene, ensuring dignity and comfort are always maintained.
• Maintain vigilant oversight of classroom safety by continuously monitoring student activities, anticipating and addressing potential safety concerns swiftly and proactively.
• Comply thoroughly with company policies and regulatory requirements, promptly report any concerns or violations.
• Provide swift, calm, and appropriate crisis intervention when necessary, prioritizing student and staff safety, employing effective de‑escalation techniques, and maintaining emotional neutrality during challenging situations.
• Meet essential school and regulatory training requirements through consistent participation in mandatory meetings and professional development sessions.
• Assure a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment through proactive assistance in cleaning, organizing materials, and supporting overall facility safety and maintenance.
• Participate enthusiastically in the team environment, fostering cooperation, effective communication, mutual respect, and a positive work culture.
• Assist effectively with classroom operations and special projects as directed, including substitute teaching responsibilities.
• Act confidently as the primary instructor and supervisor in the teacher’s absence, providing clear communication with families and maintaining effective classroom systems.
• Provide thorough…