Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Lorain Bilingual Academy in Lorain, Ohio.

Lorain Bilingual Academy is an award-winning, public charter school that provides EK-8th grade students with daily Spanish instruction and cultural enrichment activities. The school emphasises social-emotional development and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students across the United States.

Responsibilities

As an Instructional Aide, you will assist the teacher with classroom activities and help promote positive student behaviours in academics and extra-curricular activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students
• Helping plan classroom activities as directed by the teacher
• Assisting with school activities, such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, and assemblies
• Performing clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies
• Assisting the teacher in using classroom technology
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas
• Understanding and implementing the school's philosophy and mission statement
• Other duties as assigned, such as field trips, morning duty, and lunch duty

Performance Expectations

• Working cooperatively with the teacher and others
• Acting in accordance with directives from the administrator or designee and teacher
• Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards

Requirements

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or 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 prioritise 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

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $16.00/hour
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools