Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Programs•Chino Hills, CA

About The Position

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking an Instructional Aide for its special education program serving students in Grades K–12. The role provides personalized support, supervision, and guidance to students in classroom and community settings. Working closely with classroom educators, the Instructional Aide helps implement each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), adapting instruction to individual learning needs and supporting students’ academic, behavioral, social, and personal development. The position involves assisting with individualized instruction and behavioral interventions, monitoring and documenting student progress, and communicating with students, families, teachers, and other staff. Instructional Aides also help students build community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills, while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to school-wide collaboration and accreditation activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
Valid California state driver's license, or ability to obtain one.
Prior experience providing instruction, guidance, or support to children; experience in alternative education, special education, or behavioral health settings is preferred.
Skill working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, or related disabilities.
Comfort driving and/or riding in a company van with students before or after school.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Ability to motivate students and hold critical conversations that help them work toward realistic goals.
Strong oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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 closely related field.
Current or in-progress paraprofessional, paraeducator, teaching assistant, or similar credential.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to foster a supportive, welcoming, safe, and high-achieving learning environment.
Implement individualized instruction and behavioral interventions on-site and in community settings, aligned with each student's goals and objectives.
Instruct and monitor students during classroom lessons, maintain instructional fidelity, and use 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 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 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 strict 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 student success and the educational community.