Instructional Aide

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Lincoln Park Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. Lincoln Park Academy is a public charter school for EK-8th grade students affiliated with ACCEL Schools, serving the Clark-Fulton community and surrounding areas since 2013. The school emphasizes social-emotional development and a well-rounded, hands-on education including the arts, sports, clubs, and activities.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps promote positive student behaviors in academics and extracurricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide supports the School Leader and Teachers by performing duties in line with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the school, its governing board, the State Board of Education, and applicable laws.

• 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, fundraisers, 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

• 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

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Successful completion of a BCI/FBI background 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

We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of birthplace or circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities, operating brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools with a focus on closing educational gaps. Our programs include career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

ACCEL Schools abides by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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