Instructional Aide → 26/27 SY

Atlantis Academy

5h•Onsite

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Instructional Aide to join their award-winning Special Education team for the 2026-2027 School Year. The role involves performing meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a supportive, student-centered, outcome-driven environment, seeks a career with genuine purpose, and possesses patience, empathy, a positive attitude, and a stellar work ethic. As an Instructional Aide, the individual will play a vital role in shaping the success of students in Grades K-5 by providing personalized support, supervision, and guidance both in the classroom and within the community. This position requires close collaboration with classroom educators to assist with implementing each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), tailoring instruction to their unique learning needs. The aide's dedication will help empower students to reach their full potential, building essential skills and confidence along the way. ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is recognized as the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults, having positively impacted over 240,000 student lives over 50 years through partnerships with more than 235 school districts nationwide. The company emphasizes providing more than just a job, offering team members opportunities to make meaningful impacts, receive support for success, and access tools essential for personal and professional fulfillment. Their culture is defined by growth, empowerment, and collaboration, where every day presents a chance to transform lives through education.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
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.
Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
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.

Nice To Haves

Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, education assistant or similar credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborating closely with classroom teachers to cultivate a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.
Implementing engaging, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions both on-site and in community settings, aligned with each student's unique goals and objectives.
Instructing and closely monitoring students during classroom lessons, ensuring instructional fidelity, and applying targeted strategies to enhance student comprehension and successful course completion.
Encouraging individual student growth by consistently tracking progress against established timelines and proactively communicating with classroom teachers regarding students' successes and areas needing additional intervention.
Managing student behavior effectively, reinforcing our school's philosophy and policies, and applying consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Supporting and mentoring students facing academic challenges, encouraging personal growth, and assisting them in developing essential community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
Completing clear, accurate, and timely documentation of student behaviors and performance, reporting meaningful observations, and offering actionable recommendations to relevant staff.
Assisting with the preparation of detailed behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other necessary documentation.
Communicating proactively and clearly with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families regarding student needs, achievements, and areas of concern, working in close partnership with teachers and administration.
Maintaining strict confidentiality of all student records and information at all times.
Participating actively in assurance and accreditation activities, contributing to achieving site performance standards and accreditation requirements.
Participating in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings to foster collaborative support networks and positive educational outcomes.
Responding positively and constructively to formal and informal feedback, demonstrating continuous professional growth.
Performing additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our educational community.