Atlantis Academy·La Vista, Nebraska
The Instructional Aide provides direct, individualized support and guidance to students in Grades K-12 to help them achieve their IEP goals. They collaborate with teachers to implement behavioral interventions and maintain a safe, high-achieving learning environment.
$18 - $22 /hour based on experience
🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
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If you thrive in a supportive, student-centered, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess patience, empathy, a positive attitude, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 📲
1, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of an assigned student or students in Grades K-12 by providing direct, individualized support, supervision and guidance both in the classroom and within the community. Collaborating closely with classroom educators, you'll assist with implementing your assigned student(s) individualized education plan (IEP), tailoring instruction to their unique learning needs. Your dedication will help empower your assigned student(s) to reach their full potential, building essential skills and confidence along the way.
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At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain relevant paraprofessional or RBT credentials. Experience working with children in special education or behavioral health settings is preferred.
Market context
In Nebraska, teaching assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing classroom support needs in early learning and elementary settings, especially where licensed childcare experience and background clearance are required. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and prior hands-on childcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your background check readiness and highlight any relevant classroom support experience in your application.