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, aligned with each student's unique goals and objectives.
• Instruct and closely monitor students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity, and applying targeted strategies to enhance student comprehension and successful course completion.
• Encourage individual student growth by consistently tracking progress against established timelines and proactively communicating with classroom teachers regarding students' successes and areas needing additional intervention.
• Manage student behavior effectively, reinforcing our school's philosophy and policies, and applying consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Support and mentor students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth, and assisting them in developing essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance, reporting meaningful observations, and offering actionable recommendations to relevant staff.
• Avoid additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our educational community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Meet one or more of the following Georgia paraprofessional qualification pathways prior to start date:
• Associates degree or higher in a related field of study.
• Completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of college coursework with a grade of "C" or better.
• Earn a passing score of 250 or higher on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Provide required documentation, including official transcripts and/or verification of passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment scores, as required for GaPSC licensure and employment clearance.
• 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 an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward 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 ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

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