Instructional Aide
About The Position
ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village in Columbus, Ohio. The school serves students from EK through 8th grade and offers a college-preparatory program emphasizing hands-on learning and character 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 supports the School Leader and Teachers by carrying out assigned duties in accordance with ACCEL Schools’ and the school’s philosophy and policies, governing-board requirements, state education requirements, 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 educational standards as applicable.
- 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, providing student guidance, and participating on faculty committees.
- Perform clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
- Assist the Teacher with classroom technology.
- Help maintain cleanliness in 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 and act in accordance with directives from the Administrator or designee and the Teacher.
- Contribute to a positive school 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
