Upper School Learning Support Aide - Classical Education

Choice Schools Associates; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school and a member of the Choice Schools Community. The Instructional Aide role supports teachers and students by assisting with instruction, preparing materials, and maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and colleagues to promote student engagement and academic growth within a rigorous liberal arts framework.

Qualifications

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher in preparing the classroom or laboratory for instruction.
• Helps the classroom teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instructs students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.
• Shares responsibility for marketing the academy in the community.
• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and out-of-class activities important to the operation of the academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the academy.
• Please update the aide job description language (as a Title-funded job): "Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the school leader only as allowed by federal legislation and approval of the regional consultant"

Education

Two years of higher education (60 semester hours) or an associate's degree or equivalent

Reading, writing, and mathematics instruction support

Communication with students, staff and guardians

Professional written and verbal expression

Exemplary work habits

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school and a member of the Choice Schools Community. The Instructional Aide role supports teachers and students by assisting with instruction, preparing materials, and maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and colleagues to promote student engagement and academic growth within a rigorous liberal arts framework.