Day Treatment Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant – Madrona Day Treatment Program
Full-time, Onsite
Hiring Range: $22.90 - $28.05 per hour
Benefits at a Glance
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
Generous Time Off Benefits: Madrona staff receive a school-year schedule with 4 weeks off in summer, 2 weeks in winter, and 1 week in spring, as well as 80 hours of sick leave annually. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students receiving educational and behavioral health services in a therapeutic school setting. This position helps students build the skills needed to be successful in the classroom while supporting emotional and behavioral development. The role contributes to a structured environment where students can learn, participate, and make progress toward individual goals. If you're committed to helping students develop skills that support success in school and daily life, we welcome your application.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist program staff in maintaining a structured, positive, and therapeutic learning environment.
• Support students' emotional, developmental, educational, and behavioral needs throughout the school day.
• Provide direct observation and supervision of students within the program milieu.
• Deliver one-on-one interventions that encourage participation, engagement, and compliance with program expectations.
• Help students identify barriers to success and develop strategies for managing challenges.
• Assist students in resolving conflicts, expressing themselves appropriately, and improving behavior.
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed.
• Implement behavioral programs, treatment interventions, and individualized support plans.
• Contribute observations and feedback for student summaries, behavior tracking, and level systems.
• Complete documentation and paperwork accurately and within required timelines.
• Support other school programs, activities, and campus needs as assigned.
• Participate in field trips and other p