Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Telehealth Services

Life & Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

School Hours/ Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Instructional Aide for our Special Education team. You will support students in Grades K-12, assisting with IEPs and implementing tailored instruction in classrooms and community settings.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide engaging, individualized instruction, monitor progress, and help students build essential academic, behavioral, and social skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; paraprofessional credential preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in education or related field preferred.
• Crisis management training certification preferred.
• Experience with instructional support for children and special education.
• Ability to respond calmly and make quick decisions in emergencies.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a supportive learning environment.
• Implement individualized instruction and behavioral interventions.
• Monitor students during lessons and ensure instructional fidelity.
• Track progress and communicate with teachers on outcomes.
• Manage student behavior with consistency and fair discipline.
• Mentor students in academic, social, community, and life skills.
• Document student behaviors and performance; provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare behavioral reports and daily activity logs.
• Communicate with families, staff and administration about student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Participate in accreditation activities and school meetings.
• Respond to feedback and participate in continual professional growth.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support student success.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Emergency decision-making

Crisis management cert

Communication

Adaptability

Patience with students with needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in education or related field

Paraprofessional/educational aide credential preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Instructional technology

Database entry

Job description

Starting Rate: $22 - $28 /hour based on experience

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Instructional Aide to join our award-winning Special Education 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 supportive, student-centered, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess patience, empathy, a positive attitude, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!

As an Instructional Aide, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of students in Grades K-12 by providing personalized support, supervision and guidance both in the classroom and within the community. Collaborating closely with classroom educators, you'll help assist with implementing each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), tailoring instruction to their unique learning. Your dedication will help empower students to reach their full potential, building essential skills and confidence along the way.

• Collaborating closely with classroom teachers to cultivate a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.
• Implementing engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions both on-site and in community settings, aligned with each student's unique goals and objectives.
• Instructing and closely monitoring students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity, and applying targeted strategies to enhance student comprehension and successful course completion.
• Encouraging individual student growth by consistently tracking progress against established timelines and proactively communicating with classroom teachers regarding students' successes and areas needing additional intervention.
• Managing student behavior effectively, reinforcing our school's philosophy and policies, and applying consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Supporting and mentoring students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth, and assisting them in developing essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Completing clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance, reporting meaningful observations, and offering actionable recommendations to relevant staff.
• Assisting with the preparation of detailed behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other necessary documentation.
• Communicating proactively and clearly with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs, achievements, and areas of concern, working in close partnership with teachers and administration.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all student records and information at all times.
• Participating actively in assurance and accreditation activities, contributing to achieving site performance standards and accreditation requirements.
• Participating in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings to foster collaborative support networks and positive educational outcomes.
• Responding positively and constructively to formal and informal feedback, demonstrating continuous professional growth.
• Performing additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our educational community.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.
• Associate degree or higher in education or a related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• 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.
• Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• 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.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

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
• 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!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.