Classroom Instructional Assistant

About the Role

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, you’ll help individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As an Instructional Assistant, you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the direct impact of your work in each child's growth. You’ll join a collaborative culture where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. We provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of clients by delivering medications accurately, supporting hygiene, utilizing infection control procedures, and reporting serious incidents.
• Implement individual plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) by knowing clients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences, and promoting achievement of behavioral and educational goals.
• Actively instruct clients to achieve education, residential, or ID Waiver goals, while collecting and documenting behavioral and instructional data.
• Provide a supportive and solution-focused environment by building trusting relationships, managing behavioral crises safely, and collaborating with the treatment team.
• Maintain a safe and organized residence/classroom, promote good nutrition, assist with meal preparation, provide transportation, and manage program/client finances as applicable.
• Demonstrate teamwork and commitment to Grafton’s mission, values, and vision through personal integrity, accountability, and knowledge of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human services; or an associate's degree and 3 months of experience working with children; or a high school diploma/G.E.D. and 6 months of experience working with children.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Moderate computer skills, including logging in, navigating the web, using Microsoft Word, and basic keyboarding.

Pay

Starting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for overtime and shift differentials:

• $1.50/hr for weekday evenings and overnight shifts (3:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).
• $3.00/hr for weekend shifts (starting Friday 3:30 p.m. through Monday 7:00 a.m.).

Benefits

• Free meals during shifts, as available.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and attendance incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid career development for certifications (e.g., CPR, Ukeru, Mandt).
• 401(k) with employer match up to $2,500 annually.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness (Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit).