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About the Role
As an Instructional Aide 1:1, you will play a vital role in shaping the success of assigned students in Grades K-12 by providing direct, individualized support, supervision, and guidance in the classroom and community. You will collaborate with educators to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and tailor instruction to unique learning needs, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment.
- Implement engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions on-site and in community settings.
- Instruct and monitor students during lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity and applying targeted strategies.
- Track student progress against timelines and communicate successes and intervention needs to teachers.
- Manage student behavior effectively, reinforcing school philosophy and policies, and applying disciplinary measures.
- Support students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth, and assisting with skill development.
- Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance.
- Assist with the preparation of behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other documentation.
- Communicate proactively with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs and concerns.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records and information.
- Participate in assurance and accreditation activities to achieve site performance standards.
- Participate in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings.
- Respond positively to feedback, demonstrating continuous professional growth.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with passage of a basic skills test.
- Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field is preferred.
- Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining an IL state paraprofessional license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience providing instruction, guidance, or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education, or behavioral health program setting.
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum 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.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology, including instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
Skills
- Instructional technology
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database entry
- Basic office equipment operation
- Crisis management
- Behavioral interventions
- Progress tracking
- Student behavior management
- Documentation
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $18 - $22 /hour
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
About the Company
- Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope.
- Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, 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, ChanceLight has helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.
- At ChanceLight, we believe in providing more than just a job; team members receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment.
- Our culture is defined by growth, empowerment, and collaboration, where every day is a chance to transform lives through education.
Equal Opportunity
- Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.