804 Educational Aide jobs in the United States

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About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Northside Preparatory Academy in Cincinnati, OH.

Be part of the difference at Northside Preparatory Academy! Founded in 2020, Northside Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving EK-8 grade students throughout the Spring Grove and Northside communities. The school offers a well-rounded academic program that places emphasis on good citizenship and service to the community. The school's nurturing teachers, small group instruction, and focus on social-emotional wellbeing create a positive school culture. Northside Preparatory 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 Leader
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
• Assists 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 copies
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
• Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Performance Expectations:

• 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 standard

About You:

• Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional'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, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• 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

About 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 & Founder

ACCEL 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, virtual, and hybrid 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:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

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

Career benefits – keep growing

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

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Organization Background:

ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving communities in the South Los Angeles area. ICEF Public Schools operates high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle and high schools. ICEF’s vision is to transform South Los Angeles into a stable, economically vibrant community by providing first-rate educational opportunities for students within their school communities. ICEF’s mission is to prepare all students to attend and compete at the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation. 

Position Description:

Instructional Aides provide support for full-time teachers, helping them with clerical work and classroom activities. This can involve providing individual attention to students in need of extra assistance, providing small group instruction, or monitoring students during independent work time.  Instructional Aides also support the teacher with preparing instructional materials, student supervision and clerical duties as needed.  

Reporting:

This position reports to the Assistant Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Cycle: 10 months

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan

Essential Functions:

• Regularly conduct small group learning sessions with identified groups of students
• Provide individual and small group assistance with classwork
• Monitor student engagement and work completion during direct instruction
• Administer assessments as directed by the teacher/school administration

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• Prepare materials for the class under the direction of the teacher.
• Use an answer key to grade tests and student assignments, recording, grading, drafting correspondence to parents, and handling routine filing of student’s work.
• Assist with the maintenance and organization of the classroom environment.

• Reinforce classroom rules and directions to promote positive student behavior.
• Supervise hallways, and/or playground during nutrition and lunch periods
• Supervise students before, during and after school.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. 
• Maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers
• Arrive to work on time daily
• Arrive to work assignments on time throughout the school day
• Adhere to school/ICEF policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

●  Associates Degree or a minimum of 48 college units 

●  Or passage of the CBEST and or Instructional Assistance Test (IAT). 

●  Skilled in Google, Word, Excel and Power Point

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

●  Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core Values 

●  Must ensure achievement of ICEF’s mission

●  Must have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school 

●  Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships. 

●  Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service. 

●  Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment 

●  Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills 

●  Must attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as required 

●  Must attend and participate in ICEF training programs as required 

●  Must have reliable and insured transportation 

●  Must be able to travel between schools and the home office as required as a condition of employment 

●  Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ and FBI Clearance 

●  Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in US

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ICEF is an equal opportunity employer

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Job Mission:

Do you have a passion for language, learning, and helping students shine?

As an English Learner Instructional Aide , you'll be a language superhero-guiding multilingual students through the twists and turns of English while celebrating their unique cultures. Your mission? To build confidence, break down language barriers, and make learning FUN!

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Accommodates the special needs of students with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental disabilities, providing supplemental services as necessary.
• Assists in the implementation of unique intervention strategies to manage aggressive student behavior.
• Assist the special education teacher in providing students with equal access to district adopted core curriculum in various settings.
• Updates special education teacher regarding student progress.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance to provide appropriate care for the medically fragile student, including toilet needs.
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals.
• Assists in implementing instruction necessary for students to meet IEP goals.
• Communicates with parents by phone as directed by teacher.
• Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide an optimum learning environment, implementing established discipline practice and policy.
• Assists in the evaluation of student performance by administering informal assessments.
• Collects data through assessment or observation on student academic and behavioral progress.
• Writes clear and concise notes to teachers and staff.
• Assists with preparation of, and works with specialized instructional materials, assists with preparation.
• Observes and reports unsafe working conditions.
• Duplicates and assembles instructional materials using office equipment, computer, and audiovisual equipment.
• Provides supervision to special education students during non-instructional periods.
• Maintains required documents, records, and files.
• Maintains inventory of special education books, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of student files and retrieval of pertinent information.
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the Principal and/or Admin.
• Follow all guidelines stated in the employee handbook

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or the equivalent.
• 60 semester college credits, AA degree, or higher degree, preferred.
• Ability to be bilingual in Spanish, or other languages (speak, read and write); preferred
• TB Test clearance & Department of Justice finger printing clearance – upon hire
• Understand special needs of disabled students;
• Provide support appropriate to the student's abilities;
• Work independently with students as directed by the teachers;
• Deal appropriately with disruptive and abusive behaviors;
• Recognize and follow procedures when seizure occurs;
• Use proper English, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure;
• Manage student behavior;
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations;
• Read notes, memos and student reports of a moderate complex nature;
• Participate in training session to advance understanding of needs of special education students;
• Perform routine and repetitive tasks;
• Establish and maintain supportive and cooperative environment with school personnel, parents and students;
• Show initiative appropriate for the position when working with students or using materials;
• Understand and carry out oral and written communication;
• Complete tasks/assignments within established timelines;
• Operate personal computer and learn/apply software programs;
• Recognize when there is an unusual condition or situation and have the ability to seek assistance when necessary and appropriate, using good judgment;
• Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

Evaluation

The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by their direct supervisor. Criteria for the evaluation will be developed by the Personnel Committee based on a concept of ideal fulfillment of the roles and functions of the position.