1:1 Instructional Aide — K-12 Alternative Education

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Barstow (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Telehealth and Virtual Counseling

Life & Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services, a division of ChanceLight, is seeking an Instructional Aide 1:1 to support K-12 students in an alternative education program. You will assist with implementing IEPs, tailor instruction to individual needs, and support students in classroom and community settings.

You will collaborate with teachers, monitor progress, and maintain clear documentation while upholding confidentiality and helping students reach their goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Associate degree or higher in education or related field preferred.
• Paraprofessional credential currently licensed or in process.
• Ability to obtain and maintain crisis management certification.
• Prior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Skilled with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or related disabilities.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Proficient in motivation and critical conversations to help students reach goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to foster a supportive, high-achieving learning environment.
• Implement individualized instruction and behavioral interventions in on-site and community settings.
• Monitor students during lessons and apply strategies to improve comprehension and course completion.
• Track progress and communicate with teachers about successes and needed interventions.
• Manage student behavior consistently in line with school policies.
• Mentor students to develop community, vocational, leisure and academic skills.
• Document student behaviors and performance; provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare behavioral reports, daily logs, and other necessary documentation.
• Communicate with students, families, staff and administration regarding needs and achievements.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records at all times.
• Participate in assurance and accreditation activities and school-wide meetings.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Organization

Conflict Resolution

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in education or related field

Paraprofessional credential

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Job description

Ombudsman Educational Services, a division of ChanceLight, is seeking an Instructional Aide 1:1 to support K-12 students in an alternative education program. You will assist with implementing IEPs, tailor instruction to individual needs, and support students in classroom and community settings.

You will collaborate with teachers, monitor progress, and maintain clear documentation while upholding confidentiality and helping students reach their goals.