Instructional Aide

JOIN AN DYNAMIC, CARING AND MOTIVATED TEAM and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Pacific Autism Center for Education, PACE, continues to expand its school program and is looking for motivated instructional aides. Our school operates all 12 months of the year, so there is work during summer months. Our instructional aides are creative people who want to make a positive impact in the lives of special education students. We provide training for all staff members. You will work with students, often 1:1, and will support the teachers and specialists to ensure the students’ success.

• Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm (30 hours per week with benefits)

Job Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assist in implementing student behavior and support plans that allow the student to meet their IEP goals, as well providing behavior redirection techniques when necessary.
• Encourage, engage and support students in the classroom, playground, vocational and the community to maintain a positive environment that is conductive for learning and cooperation.
• Collect data on student progress, based on behavior plans and goals.
• Assist students in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors, as well as interactions with others.

Employees qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits first of the month following date of employment. Vacation and sick time start accruing at date of hire.

• High School Diploma (minimum), AA/BA preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Prefer experience in special education, education, early childhood development, psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis preferred but not necessary.
• Able to quickly respond and adapt to challenging, fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• This is an entry level position with continuous on-the-job training.