Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools•Warrensville Heights, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights in Cleveland, Ohio. STEAM Academy is an award-winning public charter school serving students in EK–8th grade, with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. 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 supports positive student behavior in academic and extracurricular activities. The role helps ensure student safety and a positive school climate, and supports the School Leader and Teachers in carrying out assigned duties in accordance with ACCEL Schools’ and the school’s philosophy and policies, governing-board requirements, State Board of 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 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 lessons taught by the Teacher for individual students or groups, following 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 student guidance and participate on faculty committees as needed.
Perform clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
Assist the Teacher with 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 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 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.