Classroom Support Specialist (Instructional Aide)

NorthStar School of Innovation & Leadership; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee,sp/

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

NorthStar School of Innovation & Leadership in Cleveland, Ohio invites applicants for an Instructional Aide. The role supports teachers, assists with classroom activities, and helps ensure student safety and a positive climate.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent, ability to pass a BCI/FBI check, and solid written/verbal communication. The starting rate is $14.75 per hour with opportunities to contribute across school events and student programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the Paraprofessional's Exam are acceptable qualifications.
• 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.

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

Education

Associate degree

Two years of college coursework

Paraprofessional's Exam

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NorthStar School of Innovation & Leadership in Cleveland, Ohio invites applicants for an Instructional Aide. The role supports teachers, assists with classroom activities, and helps ensure student safety and a positive climate.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent, ability to pass a BCI/FBI check, and solid written/verbal communication. The starting rate is $14.75 per hour with opportunities to contribute across school events and student programs.