Special Education Substitute Aide - Impactful, School Hours

Spectrum Schools; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Plans

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Driver's license support

Bereavement leave

Vision and dental plans

Telehealth access

Life and disability insurance

Employee recognition programs

Travel reimbursement

Educational assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Spectrum Schools in Buena Park, CA seeks a Substitute Instructional Aide to join our Special Education team. You will deliver individualized supervision and targeted instruction, reinforcing the core classroom team and supporting students’ IEP goals in classroom and community settings.

You will assist in curriculum delivery, monitor engagement, and document progress while collaborating with staff to identify interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional support or paraprofessional roles preferred.
• Experience with special education or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Ability to obtain crisis management training certification.
• CA driver license required or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver supervision and targeted instruction to assigned students.
• Support the IEP/ITP/PBIP objectives in group and one-on-one settings.
• Track student progress and communicate observations to staff.
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support learning goals.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and advisory sessions as requested.

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional support

Crisis management awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Behavioral observation

Education

Associate degree or higher in education or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Schools in Buena Park, CA seeks a Substitute Instructional Aide to join our Special Education team. You will deliver individualized supervision and targeted instruction, reinforcing the core classroom team and supporting students’ IEP goals in classroom and community settings.

You will assist in curriculum delivery, monitor engagement, and document progress while collaborating with staff to identify interventions.