Instructional Aide Springfield Sports Academy

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking a 1:1 Instructional Aide at Springfield Sports Academy in Springfield, Ohio.

Springfield Sports Academy is an award-winning public charter school for EK-8th grade students. The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in academics and extra-curricular 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 administering duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools 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 such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencements, fundraisers, chaperoning, guiding 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 and implements the school’s philosophy and mission in all activities
• Other duties as assigned, including 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 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
• 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 and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students, advocating for school choice and addressing educational inequities. Our schools offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

Compensation:
The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.25/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life benefits – time and 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 instructors and education professionals

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, and to provide equal opportunity in employment.