Instructional Aide
- Columbus, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
- Associate degree in education or related field preferred.
- Active Paraprofessional and/or PPS Certification preferred.
- Special Education Certification preferred.
- Prior experience working with children in an education program setting.
- Prior experience working with individuals with severe emotional and/or behavioral disorders 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.
- Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- 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!
- High School or better
- Associates or better
- Special Ed Certification
- Paraprofessional
- Special Education
- Personalized Instruction
- Behavioral Support
- Classroom Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Office/Administrative
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization