Instructional Aide

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment.
• Implement engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions both on-site and in community settings.
• Instruct and closely monitor students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity and applying targeted strategies.
• Encourage individual student growth by tracking progress and communicating with teachers about student successes and areas needing intervention.
• Manage student behavior effectively, reinforcing school policies and applying consistent disciplinary measures.
• Support and mentor students facing academic challenges, helping them develop essential skills and confidence.
• Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs, achievements, and concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records and information.
• Participate in assurance and accreditation activities to achieve site performance standards and accreditation requirements.
• Attend and participate in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings to foster collaborative support networks and positive educational outcomes.
• Respond positively and constructively to feedback and demonstrate continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Meet one or more of the following requirements: Associate degree or higher in a related field, 48+ semester hours from a regionally accredited institution, passing score/status on approved paraprofessional assessment.
• 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.
• Strong skills in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Quick thinking and calmness in emergencies, ability to make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Perks and Benefits

• 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.
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies program.
• 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 saving plan.
• Perks at Work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth and development.