Instructional Aide - Part Time

Instructional Aide – Part Time

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Part‑Time Instructional Aide at Innovative Career Academy in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Instructional Aide assists the teacher with classroom activities and helps promote positive student behaviors in academics and extracurricular activities. The Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate, and works in accordance with ACCEL Schools’ philosophy, policies, and all applicable laws.

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups, following instructional plans as assigned.
• Assists with planning classroom activities and supports the teacher in student and parent relations.
• Participates in school activities such as parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, and faculty committees.
• Performs clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the teacher with classroom technology and maintains a clean classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Understands, accepts, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and 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 a high professional standard.

• 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 applicable educational standards.
• Works well under pressure and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Handles confidential information responsibly.
• 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.

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

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high‑performing public charter schools serving PK‑12 students across the United States. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities. Our schools are inclusive, diverse, and specialize in innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

Starting hourly rate: $16.00/hr
. Pay may vary by geography, skills, education, experience, and qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.