Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools • Portage Leadership Academy, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, Ohio. Portage Leadership Academy serves students in grades K–5 with a leadership-first philosophy, high academic standards, and a focus on integrity and critical thinking. The school aims to provide a safe, supportive environment where students develop confidence and achieve their potential. It is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students throughout the United States.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and promotes positive student behaviors in academic and extracurricular settings. The role provides oversight to help ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The aide also assists the School Leader and Teachers by carrying out assigned duties in accordance with ACCEL Schools’ and the school’s philosophy and policies, the governing board, the State Board of Education, and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of a BCI/FBI check.
• Ability to meet applicable educational standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure and consistently prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and manage confidential information.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25–40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons taught by the Teacher to individual students or groups and follow instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Help plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and support the Teacher in student and parent relations.
• Assist with school activities such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing student guidance, and participating on faculty committees.
• Perform clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
• Assist the Teacher in using classroom technology.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission in school activities.
• Perform other assigned duties, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.
• Work cooperatively with the Teacher and others and act in accordance with directives from the Administrator or designee and Teacher.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child.
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree