Instructional Aide - SY 26-27 at ACCEL Schools in East Academy

Summary: ACCEL Schools is a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students, and they are seeking an Instructional Aide for East Academy in Cleveland, OH. The Instructional Aide will assist the Teacher with classroom activities, promote positive student behaviors, and ensure student safety while conforming to the school's policies and philosophy. 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, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc - Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, 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, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus Required Skills: MS Office, Paraprofessional’s Exam Benefits: 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, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary short-term disability insurance, Voluntary long-term disability insurance, Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals