K-8 Classroom Support Aide | Teaching Assistant

ACCEL Schools; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Monroe Preparatory Academy in Sandusky, Ohio.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities, promotes positive student behavior, supports technology use, and helps with clerical duties to keep the classroom organized.

A two year college degree or Paraprofessional Exam is preferred; proficiency in MS Office, ability to lift 25–40 lbs, and a commitment to safety and respectful student support are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college coursework or the passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam completed.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• BCI/FBI background check completed.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate degree / two years of college coursework / Paraprofessional’s Exam

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Monroe Preparatory Academy in Sandusky, Ohio.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities, promotes positive student behavior, supports technology use, and helps with clerical duties to keep the classroom organized.

A two year college degree or Paraprofessional Exam is preferred; proficiency in MS Office, ability to lift 25–40 lbs, and a commitment to safety and respectful student support are required.