1:1 Special Education Aide — K-12 Support & Growth

School Social Work Association of America; Poulsbo (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Telehealth and Virtual Counseling

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Accounts/ Flexible 401k

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is hiring an Instructional Aide 1:1 to support students in grades K-12 within a special education program. The role involves delivering individualized instruction, assisting with IEP goals, and collaborating with teachers to ensure student success in classroom and community settings.

The position emphasizes patience, empathy, and strong communication, with a focus on empowering students to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic skills test.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field preferred.
• Paraprofessional/paraeducator credential preferred or in process.
• Ability to obtain crisis management certification.
• Experience providing instruction/support to children in special ed/behavioral health settings.
• Experience with students with learning disabilities, autism and related disorders.
• Ability to act calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Strong communication to motivate students toward goals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Proficient in office software and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to create a supportive learning environment.
• Deliver engaging, individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with teachers.
• Support behavior plans and disciplinary policies in partnership with teachers.
• Assist with development of behavioral reports and logs.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and data.
• Support accreditation activities and school-wide meetings.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff about needs and progress.

Skills

Special Education

1:1 Instruction

Behavioral Support

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Student Coaching

Assistant Teaching

Academic Support

Scheduling/Time Management

Record Keeping/Reporting

IEP

Emotional Disturbance

Performance Motivation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

K-12 Education

Personalized Instruction

Autism

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Paraprofessional/education credential preferred

Crisis Management Training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Basic office equipment

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is hiring an Instructional Aide 1:1 to support students in grades K-12 within a special education program. The role involves delivering individualized instruction, assisting with IEP goals, and collaborating with teachers to ensure student success in classroom and community settings.

The position emphasizes patience, empathy, and strong communication, with a focus on empowering students to reach their full potential.