Instructional Aide

We are seeking an Instructional Aide to join our team at Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy (CASSA), a public charter school in Cleveland, Ohio. As an Instructional Aide, you will assist teachers with classroom activities, promote positive student behaviors, and help maintain a safe and positive school climate.

Responsibilities:

• Support lessons taught by teachers to individual students or groups
• Help plan classroom activities as directed by teachers
• Assist with school activities such as parent-faculty nights, assemblies, and commencement exercises
• Perform clerical duties like grading papers and making copies
• Assist teachers in using classroom technology
• Maintain the cleanliness of classrooms, lunchrooms, and other school areas
• Implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all activities
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, and lunch duty

Performance Expectations:

• Work cooperatively with teachers and others
• Act in accordance with directives from administrators and teachers
• Contribute to a positive school 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