Instructional Aide - SY 26-27

About the TeamACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy in Cleveland, OH.Be part of the difference at Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy (CASSA)! Serving the Buckeye-Shaker community and surrounding neighborhoods, Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences is a public charter school offering a hands-on college prep curriculum that emphasizes the arts and humanities. CASSA provides small group learning, educational technology, and a wide range of specialty classes. The close-knit EK-8 school features a positive school culture with many campus events and activities. Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.About the Opportunity:The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school's governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.Duties:Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School LeaderHelps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relationsAssists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copiesAssists the Teacher in the use of classroom technologyHelps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areasUnderstands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activitiesOther duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch dutyPerformance Expectations:Works cooperatively with the Teacher and othersActs in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacherContributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standardAbout You:Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional's ExamProficiency in MS OfficeSuccessful completion of BCI/FBI checkAbility to meet educational standards as applicableAbility to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistentlyUnderstanding and ability to manage confidential informationHigh quality written and verbal communication skillsPhysical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.Experience in a school or social services setting is a plusAbout Us"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & FounderACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.We offer the following benefits:CompensationThe starting hourly rate for this position is $15.50/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Life benefits - time & peace of mindPaid time offRetirement contributionsOptional Basic Life and AD&D insuranceVoluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locationsHealth benefits - stay well & thriveMedical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary short-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term disability insuranceCareer benefits - keep growingCareer advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY