1:1 Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Voluntary life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A public charter school network in Springfield, Ohio, is seeking a 1:1 Instructional Aide. The role includes supporting lessons, performing clerical duties, and assisting the teacher. Candidates should have an Associate degree or two years of college coursework. Benefits include paid time off, retirement contributions, and career advancement opportunities. This position offers a starting hourly rate of $16.25, with opportunities for pay adjustment based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons taught by the teacher to individual or groups of students.
• Assist the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Perform clerical duties, such as grading papers and making copies.
• Maintain the cleanliness of classroom and school areas.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

High quality written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to manage confidential information

Education

Associate degree or two years of college coursework

Passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam

Job description

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking a 1:1 Instructional Aide at Springfield Sports Academy in Springfield, Ohio.

Springfield Sports Academy is an award-winning public charter school for EK-8th grade students. The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

About the Opportunity

Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide supports the School Leader and Teachers by administering duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools and applicable laws.

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 such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencements, fundraisers, chaperoning, guiding students, and participating on faculty committees
• Performs clerical duties, including 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 and implements the school’s philosophy and mission in all activities
• Other duties as assigned, including 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 standards

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 birthplace and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students, advocating for school choice and addressing educational inequities. Our schools offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

Benefits

Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.25/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life benefits – time and peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of instructors and education professionals

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, and to provide equal opportunity in employment.