ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seekingInstructional Aidesto 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 anInstructional 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.Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction.Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher regarding overall progress and/or interventions needed.Completing accurate and timely documentation on student’s behavior as outlined by school procedures; reporting observations to relevant staff and making 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.Participate in school meetings, student/parent meetings and individual student advisory meetings as requested and required.Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma, or equivalent.Associate degree in education or related field preferred.PPS/Educational Aide credentials preferred.Special education experience preferred.Prior experience working with students in an education program setting.Prior experience working with individuals with severe emotional and/or behavioral disorders preferred.Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
ChanceLight Educationisthe nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than240,000 student lives!
Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStory
As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!
Additional Perks and Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision PlansVirtual Medical VisitsHealth Savings AccountPaid Time OffSchool Hours and Paid Holiday ScheduleCompany Paid Life & Disability Insurance401k OptionsLegal InsurancePet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramOpportunities for Growth & DevelopmentAnd 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!
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Copyright © 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, aChanceLight® company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based role and employment status.EducationRequiredHigh School or betterPreferredAssociates or better in Education or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsPreferredEducational Aide PermitEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)