Teaching Assistant at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a Substitute Instructional Aide to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 

As a Substitute Instructional Aide, you will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students and additional support to the core classroom staff. In the absence of the regular classroom aide, you will work with student(s) to implement their individualized education programs (IEP) through use of group and individual instruction in both the classroom and community.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Working with students to improve their community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
• Implementing curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP (Individual Transition Plan)/PBIP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each student’s goals and objectives.
• Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction.
• Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher regarding overall progress and/or interventions needed.
• Completing accurate and timely documentation on student’s behavior as outlined by school procedures; reporting observations to relevant staff and making recommendations based on observations.
• Assisting in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
• Participate in school meetings, student/parent meetings and individual student advisory meetings as requested and required.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This position operates with oversight and guidance from the classroom teacher and program director in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities to provide support to assigned students and Spectrum program site.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Hold currently, or have the ability to obtain a CA state drivers license.
• Active paraprofessional, paraeducator and/or PPS certification preferred.
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in an education or classroom setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education, particularly for students with autism related disabilities preferred.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
• 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.
• Comfortable driving and/or riding in the van with students before and/or after school.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools is a division ofChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education,the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!

‖ Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance!

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children TODAY!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver Licenses

• Has License/Credentialing
• Paraprofessional
• Paraeducator
• Pupil Personnel Services

Skills

• Special Education
• Personalized Instruction
• Multiple Disabilities
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Classroom Management
• Office/Administrative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)