Substitute Instructional Aide
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Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| ð Starting Rate: $20.02 /hour |
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| ð Environment: Special Education Program Grades K-12 |
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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a SubstituteInstructional Aideto join our award-winning 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 fast-paced goal-oriented outcome-driven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problem-solving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!ð²
As a Substitute Instructional Aide you will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students in Grades K-12 and additional support to the core classroom the absence of the regular classroom aide you will work with student(s) to implement their individualized education programs (IEP) through use of group and individual instruction in both the classroom and community.
â Responsibilities Include:
- Working with students to improve their community vocational leisure domestic academic and social skills.
- Implementing curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP (Individual Transition Plan)/PBIP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each students goals and objectives.
- Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction.
- Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher regarding overall progress and/or interventions needed.
- Completing accurate and timely documentation on students behavior as outlined by school procedures; reporting observations to relevant staff and making recommendations based on observations.
- Assisting in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required.
- Maintaining confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
- Participate in school meetings student/parent meetings and individual student advisory meetings as requested and required.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
This position operates with oversight and guidance from the classroom teacher and program director in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities to provide support to assigned students and Spectrum program site.
â Qualifications Required:
- 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 drivers license.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional paraeducator teaching assistant or similar credential preferred.
- Prior experience working with children preferably in a special education program setting.
- Highly skilled in working with children with autism spectrum disorders developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.
- 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.
- Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
Spectrum Center Schoolsis 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 nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than240000 student lives!
ð 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!
â 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
- 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
- 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 ð 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.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Special Education
- Computer Literacy
- Teaching
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- Experience with Children
- Toddler Care
About Company
ChanceLight Education partners with school districts and families as part of a continuum of services to intervene academically, behaviorally and socially to help students catch up with their peers.
