2026-2027 Instructional Aide

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office•Cleveland, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking Instructional Aides for the 2025-26 school year. Working at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across 10, tuition-free, schools serving grades K-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement. Each day we continue our mission to build equitable, anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills and the ability to work well with a team
Current Educational Aide Permit or qualified to be licensed as an Educational Aide through the Ohio Department of Education

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist scholars with all instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher
May be assigned to one student as a 1:1 Aide
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of scholar(s) at all times
Support/Assist the lead teacher, including but not limited to: Preparing and setting up activities, Implementing portions of the lessons as directed by the lead teacher, Assisting in keeping the classroom and storage areas clean, neat, and orderly
Attending weekly classroom/team meetings
Be familiar with state Special Education regulations
Review with teacher or IEP team to become familiar with the scholar's Individualized Educational Plan
Assist with non-instructional duties as required

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
Participation in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS)
Paid Life Insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Exciting holiday and paid time off offering
Training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities