Instructional Aide
About the Role
ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Lorain Preparatory High School in Lorain, OH. Be part of the difference at Lorain Preparatory High School, a public charter high school providing a highly individualized college prep education to 9th-12th grade students. The school offers hands-on, project-based learning and small class sizes, extending the safe, accredited, and academically strong school system offered by ACCEL Schools’ K-8 programs in Lorain and Elyria.
As an Instructional Aide, you will assist the Teacher with classroom activities and help promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. You will provide oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate while supporting the School Leader and Teachers in conformity with ACCEL Schools’ philosophy and policies.
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 ACCEL Schools
“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 communities we serve, offering innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.
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 $16.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.