Instructional Aide - Sherwood Charter School

Location: Sherwood

Start date:
August 24, 2026

Hours/days of work:
Full-time hourly position/8 hours per day 7:30am - 4pm Monday - Thursday/32 hours per week. Occasional Fridays and some evening events.

JOB SUMMARY:
Instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students during car line, lunch, recess and while in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Responsible for supervising students while maintaining harmonious atmosphere during lunchtime and/or playtime.
• Circulate lunch room to encourage peaceful resolution of conflicts, clean spills, and provide additional assistance as needed.
• Responsible for lunch room set - up, clean- up, organizing group games and activities.
• Perform playground assessment for security and conditions of equipment and reports concerns to principal.
• Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
• Provides assistance for students requiring additional educational guidance.
• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Create a flexible environment favorable to learning and professional growth.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education.
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
• Assist teachers maintain order in the classroom by keeping students on task, performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assist school administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual schools' plans for positive behavior support utilize effective proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Effectively master use of office equipment to assist teachers and office with photocopying, scanning, filing, etc. as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations.
• Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., car line, playground, lunchroom duty.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Reflect upon own performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district in-service meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public at Sherwood Charter School.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by Sherwood Charter School.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
• Ability to direct movement of students to and from playground, lunchroom and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to deliver instruction in a culturally responsive and respectful manner.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students.
• Ability to direct the work of other staff members.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the…