Instructional Aide II - Fairfield, CA

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Instructional Aide II to join our award-winning Special Education 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 excel in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are passionate about making a meaningful difference in special education, and possess adaptability, creativity, a positive mindset, and a genuine commitment to student success — We Should Talk! As an Instructional Aide II, you’ll deliver personalized support and guidance to students in Grades K-12, enriching their educational experiences and enhancing classroom effectiveness. Collaborating closely with teachers and other educational professionals, you'll implement individualized strategies and foster student success in both classroom and community settings. Welcome to Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, where we have been dedicated to serving students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and emotional disorders for over 30 years. As a vital part of ChanceLight® Behavioral Health & Education, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health and education solutions for children and young adults, Spectrum Center is committed to changing the lives of children by providing them with the opportunity to create successful, independent futures. • Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study. • Hold currently or have the ability to obtain an “Emergency 30 Day Sub Permit” within 90 days of starting employment. • Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license. • Willingness and ability to drive a company van and transport students within the community. • Minimum 3yr's prior experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting. • Prior experience and/or highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities. • Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services, curriculum development, classroom management and instruction preferred. • Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations that help students move toward realistic goals and next steps. • 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. • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions. • Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.