Instructional Aide

Overview ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights in Warrensville Heights, OH. STEAM Academy is an award-winning public charter school serving EK-8th grade students. The school focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving PK-12 students in the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps promote positive student behaviors in academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate, and assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering duties in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the school, the school’s governing board, the State Board of Education, and applicable laws. Duties Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups 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 student and parent relations. Assists with school activities such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc. Performs clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies. Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology. Helps maintain 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 field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty. Performance Expectations Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others. Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher. Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards. About You / Qualifications Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional’s Exam. 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. 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. About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the values of diverse communities. We offer brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid options and pursue innovative models to close educational gaps. Benefits Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is $14.50/hour. Final pay may reflect geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Life benefits – time and peace of mind: Paid time off, retirement contributions, optional life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and more. Career benefits – keep growing: Career advancement opportunities within ACCEL Schools and our network of instructors and education professionals.

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