Instructional Aide
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Ombudsman Educational Services a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking anInstructional Aideto join our awardwinning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fastpaced goaloriented outcomedriven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problemsolving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As anInstructional Aideyou will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned High School students and additional support to the core classroom staff. Working with student(s) to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) you will utilize group and individual instruction in the classroom and community.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting classroom teachers to create an atmosphere in which students feel safe welcomed and exhibit high expectations of student learning.
- Implementing onsite and communitybased curriculum instruction and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of each student.
- Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction and utilizing instructional strategies to assist with student learning and help students meet requirements for student course completion.
- Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher overall progress or interventions needed.
- Managing student behavior by upholding the Ombudsman philosophy and policies and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary; working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure consistency.
- Supporting and counseling students with academic issues providing encouragement and working with students to improve their community vocational leisure domestic academic and social skills.
- Completing accurate and timely documentation on students behavior as outlined by school procedures reporting observations to relevant staff and/or making recommendations based on observations.
- Assisting in the preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities logs as required.
- Communicating necessary information to students team members supervisors and parents regarding students needs and academic progress in collaboration with classroom teacher and principal.
- Consistently maintaining the confidentiality of student information and records.
- Participating in the assurance and accreditation process to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
- Participating in school student/parent and student advisory meetings as requested.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
- Associate degree or higher in an education or related field preferred.
- Licensed as or have the ability to obtain a paraprofessional paraeducator or similar credential.
- Prior experience working with children preferably in an alternative or special education program setting.
- Prior experience working with individuals with learning disabilities emotional behavioral disorders and/or challenging behaviors preferred.
- 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 and next steps.
- Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decisionmaking ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
Ombudsman Educational Servicesis a division ofChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.For more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwidewe have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!
Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
Perks and Benefits Include:
- 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
- Accrualbased 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
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
Copyright 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education aChanceLight company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
