Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
Fairfield, CA
Category Education
Job Description
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking an Instructional Aide to join their award-winning Special Education team. The Instructional Aide will provide personalized support, supervision, and guidance to students in Grades K-12, helping them reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and have a positive attitude, with experience working with children with learning disabilities and other related disabilities.

Requirements

  • 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 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.

Benefits

  • 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
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