Special Education Aide — Meaningful Impact, School Hours

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Telehealth & counseling services

401k and retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, seeks an Instructional Aide to support students in grades K-12. You will assist with implementing IEPs, provide classroom and community supervision, and collaborate with teachers to tailor instruction to each learner's goals.

You will help deliver engaging lessons, track progress, and reinforce behavioral plans while maintaining confidentiality and a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, teaching assistant or similar credential preferred.
• 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.
• Comfortable driving and/or riding in a company van with students before and/or after school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with classroom teachers to cultivate a supportive, high-achieving learning environment.
• Implementing engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions on-site and in community settings.
• Monitoring students during lessons and applying targeted strategies to boost comprehension.
• Tracking progress and communicating with teachers about successes and needs.
• Managing student behavior in line with school policies.
• Mentoring students to develop community, vocational, leisure, academic and social skills.
• Documenting student behaviors and performance; sharing actionable recommendations.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Crisis management

Instruction support

Emergency decision-making

Motivation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in education or related field

CA paraprofessional/teaching credential eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, seeks an Instructional Aide to support students in grades K-12. You will assist with implementing IEPs, provide classroom and community supervision, and collaborate with teachers to tailor instruction to each learner's goals.

You will help deliver engaging lessons, track progress, and reinforce behavioral plans while maintaining confidentiality and a safe learning environment.