Instructional Aide 1:1

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education•Poulsbo, WA

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is hiring an Instructional Aide 1:1 for its Special Education Program serving Grades K–12. The role provides direct, individualized support, supervision, and guidance to assigned students in the classroom and community. Working closely with classroom educators, the aide helps implement students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) and tailors instruction to their learning needs, supporting academic progress, skill development, and confidence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
Prior experience providing instruction, guidance, or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education, or behavioral health program.
Strong skills working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, or related disabilities.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
Ability to motivate students and conduct critical conversations that help them work toward realistic goals.
Motivational skills and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and initiatives.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, conflict-resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of relevant technology, including instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in education or a related field.
Current or in-progress paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant, or related credential.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to maintain a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment where students feel safe and valued.
Implement individualized instruction and behavioral interventions on-site and in community settings, aligned with students’ goals and objectives.
Instruct and monitor students during lessons, maintain instructional fidelity, and use strategies to improve comprehension and course completion.
Track student progress against established timelines and communicate successes and needs for additional intervention to classroom teachers.
Manage student behavior, reinforce school policies and philosophy, and apply consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with teachers.
Support and mentor students facing academic challenges and help them develop community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
Document student behavior and performance accurately and promptly, report observations, and provide recommendations to relevant staff.
Assist with behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation.
Communicate with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families about student needs, achievements, and concerns, in partnership with teachers and administration.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
Participate in assurance and accreditation activities and contribute to site performance standards and accreditation requirements.
Attend school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings.
Respond constructively to feedback and pursue continuous professional growth.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support students and the educational community.