1:1 Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Columbus Bilingual Central in Columbus, Ohio. The school fosters bilingualism and celebrates Latino heritage, serving students in grades K–5 through a strong educational and behavioral framework that includes a supportive PBIS system and the Blitz academic model. Columbus Bilingual Central is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students across the United States. The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities, supports students’ academic and extracurricular activities, and promotes positive student behavior. The role helps ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The aide also assists 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. The position requires an associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam. The starting hourly rate is $16.00. Pay may be affected by 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 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 such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing student guidance, and 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, 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 the Teacher.
Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.