Special Education Aide: Support & Inspire Students

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Telehealth Services

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support students in Grades K-12 within a Special Education program. You will assist with IEP implementation, tailor instruction to individual goals, and collaborate with educators to foster a nurturing, achievement-oriented classroom.

You will help deliver on-site and community-based instruction, monitor progress, and support students in developing essential academic and life skills, while maintaining

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.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, education assistant or similar 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with classroom teachers to create a supportive learning environment.
• Implementing engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions.
• Instructing and monitoring students during lessons with fidelity.
• Tracking progress and communicating with teachers about student needs.
• Managing student behavior and applying disciplinary measures with teachers.
• Mentoring students to develop community, vocational, leisure, and academic skills.
• Documenting student behaviors and performance; reporting observations and recommendations.
• Preparing behavioral reports and activity logs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis management training

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or Higher Preferred

Paraprofessional Credential Preferred

Crisis management training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Instructional technology

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support students in Grades K-12 within a Special Education program. You will assist with IEP implementation, tailor instruction to individual goals, and collaborate with educators to foster a nurturing, achievement-oriented classroom.

You will help deliver on-site and community-based instruction, monitor progress, and support students in developing essential academic and life skills, while maintaining