Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education•Columbus, GA

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Instructional Aide for its Special Education Program serving students in Grades K-12. The role provides personalized support, supervision, and guidance in classroom and community settings. Working closely with classroom educators, the Instructional Aide helps implement students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and provides individualized instruction and behavioral support to help students build skills, confidence, and independence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
Before the start date, meet at least one Georgia paraprofessional qualification pathway: an associate degree or higher in a related field; at least 60 semester hours of college coursework with grades of C or better; or a passing score of 250 or higher on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
Provide required documentation, such as official transcripts and/or verification of passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment scores, for GaPSC licensure and employment clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
Prior experience providing instruction, guidance, and/or support to children.
Ability to work with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and/or related disabilities.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies 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 initiatives.
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

Experience in an alternative education, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a supportive, welcoming, and safe learning environment.
Implement individualized instruction and behavioral interventions in school and community settings, aligned with students’ 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 and communicate successes and intervention needs to classroom teachers.
Manage student behavior, reinforce school policies, and apply consistent disciplinary measures in collaboration with teachers.
Support 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 documentation.
Communicate with students, colleagues, supervisors, and families about student needs, achievements, and concerns.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
Participate in assurance and accreditation activities and help meet site performance and accreditation standards.
Attend school-wide, student-parent, and advisory meetings.
Respond constructively to feedback and pursue continuous professional growth.
Perform additional duties as needed to support students and the educational community.