Substitute Instructional Aide

ChanceLight Programs•Lakewood, CA

17h

About The Position

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking a Substitute 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 aide helps implement each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and adapts instruction to individual learning needs. The position supports students in developing academic, behavioral, social, vocational, domestic, leisure, and community skills, helping them build confidence and work toward their potential. The aide contributes to a supportive and safe learning environment, provides individualized instruction and behavioral interventions, monitors student progress, documents behaviors and performance, and communicates observations and student needs to staff and families. The role also involves school and community activities, meetings, documentation, confidentiality, accreditation-related activities, and responding constructively to feedback. The starting rate is $18 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a valid California state driver's license.
Comfortable driving and/or riding in a company van with students before and/or after school.
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.
Skill in working with children with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them work toward realistic goals.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Strong 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 of study.
Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a California state paraprofessional or related credential.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to maintain a supportive, welcoming, and safe learning environment.
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 strategies to support comprehension and course completion.
Track student progress and communicate successes and areas needing intervention to classroom teachers.
Manage student behavior 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.
Document student behaviors and performance accurately and promptly, report observations, and provide actionable 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.
Maintain 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 pursue continuous professional growth.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support student success and the educational community.
Drive and/or ride in a company van with students before and/or after school as required.