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 students' 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, reporting meaningful observations and offering recommendations.
• Assist with preparing 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 concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records and information.
• Participate in assurance and accreditation activities to achieve site performance standards and meet 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, demonstrating continuous professional growth.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the educational community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional 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 emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students to help them achieve 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 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 & 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 & Development