Program Aide / ESE Classroom Assistant / Special Education Assistant

About The WOW Center At The WOW Center, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Our culture is rooted in compassion, inclusion, and genuine joy in what we do. We don’t just teach — we empower adults with developmental disabilities to live more confidently, independently, and meaningfully within their communities We are guided by our core values of Empathy, Excellence, Passion, Serving, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement—principles that shape how we support our individuals, collaborate with one another, and grow as an organization every day. If you’re someone who loves uplifting others, celebrates wins big and small, and thrives in a collaborative environment, you’ll fit right in. What We Value A genuine love for helping others Patience, empathy, and a sense of humor Creativity and flexibility Team spirit — we support each other A growth mindset — no two days are the same! About the Role As a Program Aide, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities in a classroom and community-based setting.Working alongside the Instructor, you will helpmaintaina safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, encourage participation in activities,monitorindividual well-being,assistwith goal tracking and documentation, and provide support that promotes independence and personal growth. Desired Qualifications High School Diploma or above Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities Demonstrate good verbal and writing skills in English Good organizational and classroom management skills Able to lead individuals ineducational activities Dresses in a professional manner Able to use computer programs and other software related to the classroom Management and administrative skillsin order toassistinstructor organize and executeTherapsystem in their program Consistently reliable and dependable What You’ll Do Classroom Support & Instruction Learn and follow instructor program routines to promote a consistent and effective learning environment. Assist the instructor in implementing and reinforcing classroom management strategies. Encourage and actively engage individuals in classroom activities to maximize participation. Work effectively with individuals in both group and one‑on‑one settings. Assess individual needs and provide appropriate guidance and support to facilitate participation in program activities. Assume classroom responsibilities and maintain continuity of instruction when the instructor is absent. Participant Health, Safety & Supervision Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals at all times. Assist with attendance procedures and follow emergency protocols when necessary. Maintain accurate records of individuals leaving the classroom for the restroom, therapy, field trips, or other approved activities. Documentation & Communication Assist the instructor with tracking and documenting individual goals in Therap. Provide regular feedback to the Social Services team regarding individuals’ progress and participation. Communicate behavioral, health, and safety concerns to the Social Services team in a timely manner. Why Join The WOW Center? Be part of a mission‑driven organization centered on inclusion, respect, and community integration Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your work truly matters #J-18808-Ljbffr The WOW Center Miami