Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education•Bentonville, AR

13h

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support students in Grades K–5 in a special education program. The role provides personalized support, supervision, and guidance in classroom and community settings. Working closely with classroom educators, the Instructional Aide helps implement each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and tailors instruction to individual learning needs. The position supports students’ academic, behavioral, social, and personal development in a student-centered environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
Prior experience providing instruction, guidance, and/or support to children; experience in an alternative, special education, or behavioral health program setting is preferred.
Strong ability to work 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.
Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them work 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
Current or in-progress paraprofessional, paraeducator, education assistant, or similar credential.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a supportive, welcoming, and high-achieving learning environment where students feel safe and valued.
Provide 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 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 philosophy and policies, and apply consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Support and mentor students facing academic challenges and help develop community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
Complete accurate, timely documentation of student behaviors 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 standards and accreditation requirements.
Participate in school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings.
Respond constructively to formal and informal feedback and demonstrate continued professional growth.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and the educational community.