Instructional Aide at Atlantis Academy

Atlantis Academy, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking Instructional Aides 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 an Instructional Aide, you will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students and additional support to the core classroom staff. Working with student(s) to implement their individualized education programs (IEP), you will utilize group and individual instruction in 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.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test. 
• Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Active paraprofessional, paraeducator, teaching assistant and/or PPS certification preferred. 
• Prior experience working with children preferably in a classroom setting.
• Prior experience working in a special education program setting preferred.
• Prior experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors?
• 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.
• Highly effective oral and written communication, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Atlantis Academy is a division of ChanceLight 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

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Has License/Credentialing
• Paraprofessional
• Paraeducator
• Teaching Assistant

Skills

• Special Education
• Autism

• Personalized Instruction
• Childcare
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

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