Instructional Aide
Ombudsman Educational Services
- Scottsbluff, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assisting classroom teachers in creating an atmosphere in which students feel safe, welcomed and exhibit high expectations of student learning.
- Instructing and monitoring students during lessons in the classroom to ensure fidelity of instruction.
- Utilizing instructional strategies to assist with student learning and help students meet requirements for student course completion.
- Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines and communicating with the classroom teacher overall progress or interventions needed.
- Maintaining accurate and complete records of students’ progress, including course completion progress, ensuring students have appropriate course syllabus for assigned courses.
- Managing student behavior in the classroom by upholding the ChanceLight philosophy and policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary; working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure consistency.
- Supporting students, counseling students with academic issues and providing encouragement to students.
- Participating in school meetings, student/parent meetings and individual student advisory meetings as requested and required.
- Communicating necessary information to students, team members, supervisors, and parents regarding students’ needs and academic progress in collaboration with classroom teacher and principal.
- Participating in the assurance and accreditation process to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
- Participating in all school and district professional development days.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Working collaboratively with other staff for the good of the school.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
- Active Paraprofessional and/or PPS Certification.
- Prior experience working with children, preferably in an education and/or classroom setting.
- Prior experience working in an alternate education program setting preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of research based instructional practices.
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and apply concepts of basic math.
- 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
- Paraprofessional
- Alternative Education
- High School Education
- 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