Instructional Aide

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio. Cornerstone Academy is a top-performing charter school offering a full K-12th grade program with emphasis on art, music and STEM. Cornerstone Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

About the Opportunity: The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps promote positive student behaviors in academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate and assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering duties in line with ACCEL Schools policies, the school’s philosophy, and applicable laws.

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in student and parent relations.
• Assists with school activities (e.g., parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, guiding students, participating on faculty committees).
• Performs clerical duties including grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Helps maintain cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas.
• Understands, accepts, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty).

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others.
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher.
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the 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, prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus.

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities. Our schools include brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid formats with a focus on closing educational gaps and offering innovative models. We are committed to providing exceptional education options to students in diverse communities.

• Compensation:
  The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.50/hour. Rates may vary by geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
• Life benefits:
  Paid time off; retirement contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance for dependents; voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Career benefits:
  Career advancement opportunities within ACCEL Schools and our network of instructors and education professionals.