Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Monroe Preparatory Academy in Sandusky, Ohio.

Monroe Preparatory Academy, located in a renovated historic campus, serves EK-8th grade students and offers an award-winning academic program. The academy is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities, promotes positive student behaviors, and ensures student safety and a positive school climate.

Responsibilities:

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher
• Assists with school activities, including parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, and assemblies
• Performs clerical duties, such as grading papers and making copies
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
• Maintains the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas
• Understands, accepts, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement

Performance Expectations:

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator or designee
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture

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
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks
• 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 $15.50/hour
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities