One on One Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational network as an Instructional Aide, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment for K-8 students. This position involves assisting teachers with classroom activities, promoting student engagement, and ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere. You will be part of an award-winning charter school dedicated to social-emotional learning and academic excellence. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to addressing educational inequities, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vibrant school community and help shape the future of education.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years of college coursework required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with classroom activities and promote positive student behaviors.
• Support lesson planning and maintain classroom cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Manage Confidential Information

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Proficiency in MS Office

Physical Ability to Lift 25-40 lbs

Education

Associate Degree

Two Years of College Coursework

Para Professional’s Exam

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Euclid Preparatory School in Cleveland, OH.

Be part of the difference at Euclid Preparatory School! Serving the Euclid and Northeast Cleveland neighborhoods, Euclid Preparatory School is an award-winning public charter school for K-8th grade students. Members of the school community contribute to a positive school culture where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is embedded throughout all programming. Euclid Preparatory School 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:

1. 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.
2. Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
3. Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
4. Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies.
5. Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
6. Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas.
7. Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
8. Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.

Performance Expectations:

1. Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others.
2. Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher.
3. Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.

About You:

1. Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional’s Exam.
2. Proficiency in MS Office.
3. Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.
4. Ability to meet educational standards as applicable.
5. Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
6. Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
7. High quality written and verbal communication skills.
8. Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
9. 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, virtual, and hybrid 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.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & 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 strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.