Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Solon Academy in Solon, Ohio. Solon Academy serves students from early kindergarten through second grade and offers small classes, classroom technology, a safe campus, and a hands-on, project-based approach to college-preparatory education.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and supports positive student behavior in academic and extracurricular settings. The role helps ensure student safety and a positive school climate, and carries out assigned duties in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the school and its 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 under pressure, prioritize effectively, and consistently complete tasks by deadlines.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong 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 for individual students or groups, following instructional plans assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Help plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and support student and parent relations.
• Assist with school activities such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, student activity supervision, student guidance, and faculty committees.
• Perform clerical tasks, 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, which may include field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.
• Work cooperatively with the Teacher and others, follow directions from the Administrator or designee and Teacher, and contribute to a positive school climate through professional conduct.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities across ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals

What This Job Offers

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