Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking an Instructional Aide to join their award-winning Special Education team. As an Instructional Aide, you'll play a vital role in shaping the success of students in Grades K-12 by providing personalized support, supervision, and guidance.
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 (PCM) training.
- 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.
- 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
