Instructional Aide Ohio College Preparatory School

Overview

ACCEL Schools is hiring a qualified Title I Instructional Aide at Ohio College Preparatory School in Maple Heights, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life, creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

About the school:

Ohio College Preparatory School serves K-8th grade students in Maple Heights and surrounding communities. It is a public charter school that emphasizes social-emotional development and a college-prep focus. The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving PK-12 students since 2014.

Responsibilities of the Instructional Aide include:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Support positive behavior management and classroom environment
• Foster a positive learning environment for students
• Use school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse backgrounds of students
• Support school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth
• Incorporate technology skills to support learning
• Assist in planning and implementing non-instructional activities as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Active and current Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Comfortable in a growth-focused coaching environment based on observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to supervise students in various settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in an urban environment

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities. Our schools offer brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid options and focus on closing educational gaps with innovative programs. We are recognized by educators and researchers for providing strong education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hour. Final starting pay may reflect geography, market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected characteristics. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.