Classroom Support Specialist - Instructional Aide

Accelschools; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy at Spring Meadows in Toledo, Ohio. The role supports the teacher, promotes positive student behavior, and helps implement classroom activities to foster a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent, proficiency in MS Office, ability to lift 25-40 lbs, and a commitment to ACCEL's mission. Experience in schools or social services is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the Paraprofessional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle 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 individual students or groups.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
• Assists with school activities, including parent nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, fundraisers, chaperoning, etc.
• 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, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.

Skills

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Ability to work under pressure

Lift 25-40 lbs

Experience in school or social service

Education

Associate degree or 2 years college

Paraprofessional’s Exam

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy at Spring Meadows in Toledo, Ohio. The role supports the teacher, promotes positive student behavior, and helps implement classroom activities to foster a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent, proficiency in MS Office, ability to lift 25-40 lbs, and a commitment to ACCEL's mission. Experience in schools or social services is a plus.