Instructional Aide

We are seeking an Instructional Aide to join our team at NorthStar School of Innovation & Leadership, a public charter school serving students from EK-8th grade. As an Instructional Aide, you will assist teachers with classroom activities, promote positive student behaviors, and help ensure student safety and a positive school climate.

Responsibilities:

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

Performance Expectations:

• Work cooperatively with teachers and others
• Act in accordance with directives from administrators and teachers
• Contribute 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
• 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