Instructional Aide
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs · Redding, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducation$20/hrFull-time
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 apply targeted strategies to enhance student comprehension and successful course completion.
- Encourage individual student growth by consistently tracking progress against established timelines and proactively communicate with classroom teachers regarding students' successes and areas needing additional intervention.
- Manage student behavior effectively, reinforce the school's philosophy and policies, and apply consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.
- Support and mentor students facing academic challenges, encourage personal growth, and assist them in developing essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
- Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance, report meaningful observations, and offer 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.
- Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a CA state driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, teaching assistant or similar credential preferred.
- 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.
- Comfortable driving and/or riding in a company van with students before and/or after school.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Proficient in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- 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 and Perks
- 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