Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Columbus Bilingual West in Columbus, Ohio. Be part of the difference at Columbus Bilingual West! Serving EK-6th grade students, Columbus Bilingual West is a vibrant, language-rich learning community where students build strong verbal and literacy skills. With 40 minutes of daily Spanish instruction and immersive cultural experiences, we celebrate Latino heritage and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Responsibilities 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. Key responsibilities include: Supporting lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and following instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader Helping plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supporting the Teacher in all student and parent relations Assisting with school activities, including parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, and participating on faculty committees Performing clerical duties, such as grading papers and making copies Assisting the Teacher in the use of classroom technology Helping maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas Understanding, accepting, abiding by, and implementing the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty Performance Expectations Working cooperatively with the Teacher and others Acting in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards Requirements 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, 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 Job Data by YubHub .