Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools•Warrensville Heights, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights in Cleveland, Ohio. The school is an award-winning public charter school serving students from early kindergarten through eighth grade, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities, supports student learning and positive behavior, and helps ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The role also supports the School Leader and Teachers by carrying out assigned duties in accordance with the policies and philosophy of ACCEL Schools, the school, 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 well under pressure and consistently prioritize and complete 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, and chaperoning student activities.
Provide guidance for students and participate on faculty committees as applicable.
Perform clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
Assist the Teacher with the use of 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 directives from the Administrator or designee and Teacher, and contribute to a positive school climate and culture.

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, 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.