1:1 Instructional Aide

Accel-Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools' Sagewood STEAM Academy in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Instructional Aide to support teachers, promote positive student behaviors, and help run classroom activities and events.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, proficiency in MS Office, a background check, and the ability to manage confidential information while assisting with student supervision and school operations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to meet educational standards and work with teachers.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher and follows activity plans.
• Assists with school activities and events (parent nights, assemblies, etc).
• Performs clerical tasks like grading and copying papers.
• Assists with the use of classroom technology.
• Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and common areas.
• Upholds school philosophy and mission in daily tasks.
• Other duties as assigned (field trips, duties, etc).

Skills

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Work under pressure

Physical ability

Education

Associate degree / two years college / Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Sagewood STEAM Academy in Columbus, Ohio.

Be part of the difference at Sagewood STEAM Academy! Serving the Central Point, Franklinton and Hilltop neighborhoods of Columbus, Sagewood is public charter school for EK-8 students. The school offers a college prep education with an emphasis on hands-on learning & visual arts. The campus is safe and secure with large classrooms outfitted with educational technology and a media center, gym, and playground. Sagewood STEAM Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

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.

Duties:

• 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

Performance Expectations:

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standard

About You

• 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.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate