Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools•Clarksburg, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Clarksburg Classical Academy in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities, supports positive student behavior in academic and extracurricular settings, 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 ACCEL Schools’ and the school’s philosophy and policies, the governing board and State Board of Education requirements, and applicable laws. The Instructional Aide supports lessons and classroom planning as directed, assists with student and parent relations, school events, clerical tasks, classroom technology, and upkeep of school areas. The aide works cooperatively with the Teacher and others, follows directions from the Administrator or designee and Teacher, and contributes to a positive school climate through professional conduct. Clarksburg Classical Academy is a public charter school serving students in the Clarksburg area. It provides a rigorous education rooted in the Trivium model and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students throughout the United States. ACCEL Schools describes itself as advocating for school choice and addressing educational inequities through inclusive schools and varied educational models.

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 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 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, including 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 through professional conduct.

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.