Classroom Instructional Aide
Chancelight Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and
special education programs for children and young adults is seeking
Classroom Instructional Aides to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work
in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers
limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor,
and a stellar work ethic – we should talk! ☎️
As a Classroom Instructional Aide, you will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students and additional support to the core classroom staff. Working with student(s) to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEP), you will utilize group and individual instruction in the classroom and community.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
- Working with students to improve their community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
- Implementing curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP (Individual Transition Plan)/PBIP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each student’s goals and objectives.
- Performing job coaching duties as assigned, by assisting in the training of students, on campus or at community job sites in appropriate work behavior and specific employment skills.
- Completing accurate and timely documentation on student’s behavior as outlined by school procedures; reports observations to relevant staff and makes recommendations based on observations.
- Assisting in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required.
- Maintaining confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
‖ Qualifications Required:
- BA, AA w/60 college credits or HS Diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
- Ability to meet state Certification and/or License Requirements.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and apply concepts of basic math. Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable driving and/or riding on the van with students before/after school.
- Prior experience working in special education field preferred.
‖ What else is important:
- Consistently meets school and regulatory training requirements by attending all mandatory meetings and training sessions as required.
- Assures cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom by assisting in cleaning, filing, and preparing materials and proactively assists in all security, maintenance, and safety functions as required for the overall facility.
- Participates as a team member and promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating cooperation, compromise, and appropriate expression of opinion and by treating others with consideration, courtesy, and respect.
- Can assist with the planning and preparation of educational materials and activities and maintains individual student data binders and communication devices/books.
- Ability to provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary using the least restrictive method by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing appropriate de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
✨ At Chancelight Education, we offer employees the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve performance, success and advancement goals; and provide all tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!
‖ Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Virtual Medical Visits
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 401k Options
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And so much more!
If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures... this is your Chance!
Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children TODAY! 💙
Find complete details, and submit your application by visiting our employment website at:
Careers. With Chancelight. ⇆ Work. With Purpose.