1:1 Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools LLC; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Sagewood STEAM Academy in Columbus, Ohio. Sagewood serves EK-8 students with hands‑on learning and visual arts, part of ACCEL Schools’ network of public charter schools.

The role assists teachers, supports student safety, and promotes a positive climate aligned with school policies. Candidates should have an associate degree or paraprofessional exam, MS Office skills, and a willingness to contribute to school activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the Paraprofessional's Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• BCI/FBI background check completed.
• Ability to meet educational standards.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25–40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individuals or groups and follows lesson plans.
• Assist with planning classroom activities and parent relations.
• Support school activities and chaperone events as needed.
• Perform clerical duties including grading and copying.
• Assist the Teacher with the use of classroom technology.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, lunchroom, and other areas.
• Uphold the school's philosophy and mission in all activities.
• Other duties such as field trips, morning duties, and dismissal duties.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or Paraprofessional's Exam

Tools

MS Office

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.

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