Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, OH. Established in 2019, Academy of Arts & Technology is the first public charter school to serve the Marion community and ranks in the top 20% of Ohio charter schools. The award-winning school offers EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands-on and project-based learning. The campus features a wide range of educational facilities, and students enjoy specialty classes in art, music, and Career Technical Education, as well as activities and sports. Academy of Arts & Technology is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Role

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The role provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering 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.

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 parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, and participating on faculty committees
• Performs clerical duties, including 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 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

Requirements

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional’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 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

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 advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

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)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $14.25/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.