Instructional Aide 1:1

Atlantis Academy•La Vista, NE

86d•$18 - $22

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Instructional Aide 1:1 for its special education program serving students in Grades K–12. The aide provides direct, individualized support, supervision, and guidance to assigned students in classroom and community settings. Working closely with classroom educators, the aide helps implement students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) and tailors instruction to their learning needs, helping them build skills and confidence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a Nebraska state educational aide credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
Prior experience providing instruction, guidance, or support to children.
Skill working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, or related disabilities.
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them move toward realistic goals.
Motivational skills and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in education or a related field.
Current or in-progress registered behavior technician (RBT) or related credential.
Experience in an alternative education, special education, or behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to foster 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 student goals and objectives.
Instruct and monitor students during classroom lessons, maintain instructional fidelity, and use targeted strategies to support 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 philosophy and policies, and apply consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Support and mentor students facing academic challenges and help them develop community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of student behavior and performance, report observations, and provide actionable recommendations to relevant staff.
Assist with behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other documentation.
Communicate with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families about student needs, achievements, and concerns, in partnership with teachers and administration.
Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and information.
Participate in assurance and accreditation activities and contribute to site performance and accreditation requirements.
Participate in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings.
Respond constructively to formal and informal feedback and demonstrate ongoing professional growth.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and the educational community.