SPED Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools•Strongsville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Special Education Instructional Aide at Strongsville Academy in Strongsville, OH. Strongsville Academy is a premier early learning school for EK-2nd grade students with an emphasis on hands-on learning and outdoor education. The public charter school features a safe and secure campus, small class sizes, and technology in the classroom. Nurturing teachers support a developmentally appropriate curriculum where social-emotional learning combines with academic fundamentals. Strongsville Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school’s governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

Requirements

Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam
Proficiency in MS Office
Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Understanding 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 is a plus

Responsibilities

Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies
Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, 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 our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals