Constellation Schools - K-8th Grade Paraprofessional (Cleveland)

About the Team

Constellation Schools is seeking highly qualified Instructional Paraprofessional in Cleveland, Ohio for the 2026-2027 School Year.

About the Opportunity

• Aid students in using technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
• Support teachers in meeting academic requirements and grading work.
• Work with small groups of students, assisting with small group instruction.
• Able and willing to accept assignments related to student safety, including restraining a student.
• Participate in necessary training to meet student needs.
• Assist with lifting, bathing, and personal assistance as needed.
• Follow safety plans, rules, and guidelines of the school.
• Provide academic and social support to students.
• Assist teachers with lesson assessments and assignments.
• Maintain a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
• Complete necessary paperwork and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• Educational aide or educator licensure required (ESEA Qualified).
• 1-2 years’ experience preferred with students with special needs.
• Maturity and patience required to support students academically and emotionally.
• Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work for quality.
• Able to adapt to changes, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Able to be consistently at work, on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and accept feedback for improvement.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, and sit to respond to student needs.
• Able to restrain a student if necessary for their safety.

Work Environment

This position may be physically demanding at times. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; able to bend, stoop, sit, and stoop. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. Employee must be willing and able to physically restrain a child if/when needed.

About Us

History:

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community's desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Over the years, Constellation Schools garnered many awards including the US Department of Education's Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprise of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation's leading charter school management companies.

Mission & Vision:

Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.

• Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence.
• Teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to the success of every student.
• Students are actively engaged life-long global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens.

About Us

We offer the following benefits:

• Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Life benefits: Paid time off, retirement contributions, optional basic life and AD&D insurance, discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Career benefits: 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.