Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools • Lorain Bilingual Academy, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Lorain Bilingual Academy in Lorain, Ohio. The school is an award-winning public charter school serving EK–8th grade students with daily Spanish instruction and cultural enrichment. It emphasizes social-emotional development and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students.

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 performs assigned duties in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, its governing board, the State Board of Education, and applicable laws.

The position works cooperatively with Teachers and others, follows directions from the Administrator or designee and Teacher, and contributes to a positive school culture through professional conduct. The starting hourly rate is $16.00. Starting pay may vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

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 effectively prioritize and execute tasks to consistently meet deadlines.
• Understanding of and ability to 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 teacher-led lessons for individual students or groups and follow instructional plans 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, including parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, guiding students, 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 statement 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, 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.
• Maintain confidentiality and prioritize and complete tasks to meet deadlines.

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