Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education; Lindenhurst (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Instructional Aides to join their dynamic team. In this rewarding role, you will provide individualized support to students, helping them thrive academically and socially. You will implement tailored educational programs, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate closely with teachers to ensure every student reaches their full potential. This organization values innovation and personal growth, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can truly make a difference. If you're ready to empower students and transform lives through education, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Accrual-based Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Growth & Development

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with children, especially in special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction and support to students.
• Assist teachers in creating a safe and welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to work with children

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Instructional technology

Job description

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking 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 an 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:

• Assisting classroom teachers to create an atmosphere in which students feel safe, welcomed and exhibit high expectations of student learning.
• Implementing on-site and community-based curriculum instruction and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of each student.
• Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction and utilizing instructional strategies to assist with student learning and help students meet requirements for student course completion.
• Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher overall progress or interventions needed.
• Managing student behavior by upholding the Spectrum philosophy and policies and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary; working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure consistency.
• Supporting and counseling students with academic issues, providing encouragement and working with students to improve their community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Completing accurate and timely documentation on student’s behavior as outlined by school procedures, reporting observations to relevant staff and/or making recommendations based on observations.
• Assisting in the preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities logs as required.
• Communicating necessary information to students, team members, supervisors, and parents regarding students’ needs and academic progress in collaboration with classroom teacher and principal.
• Consistently maintaining the confidentiality of student information and records.
• Participating in the assurance and accreditation process to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
• Participating in school, student/parent, and student advisory meetings as requested.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.
• Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, teaching assistant or similar credential.
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in a special education program setting.
• Highly skilled in working with children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency 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.

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the 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 than 240,000 student lives!

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a chance to transform lives through education!

Perks and Benefits Include:

• 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
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

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