ACCEL Schools
Education
SPEDInstructionalAide
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“SPED Instructional Aide at ACCEL Schools. Assist teacher with classroom activities. Promote positive student behaviors”
Industry & Context.
Lift 25-40 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate degree, Two years of college coursework, Passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam, Proficiency in MS Office, Successful completion of BCI/FBI check, Ability to meet educational standards, Ability to work well under pressure, Effectively prioritize and execute tasks, Meet deadlines consistently, Understanding and ability to manage confidential information, High quality written communication skills, High quality verbal communication skills, Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs
Nice to Have
Experience in a school setting, Experience in social services setting
What You'll Do.
Assist teacher with classroom activities
Promote positive student behaviors
Provide oversight to ensure student safety
Ensure a positive school climate
Administer assigned duties
Support lessons taught by teacher
Support instructional plans
Plan classroom activities
Support teacher in student relations
Support teacher in parent relations
Assist with school activities
Assist with parent-faculty nights
Assist with faculty meetings
Assist with assemblies
Assist with commencement exercises
Assist with fundraisers
Chaperone student activities
Provide guidance for students
Participate on faculty committees
Perform clerical duties
Assist teacher in use of classroom technology
Maintain cleanliness of classroom
Maintain cleanliness of lunchroom
Maintain cleanliness of school areas
Implement school's philosophy
Implement school's mission statement
Perform dismissal duty
Work cooperatively with teacher
Act in accordance with directives
Contribute to positive climate
Contribute to positive culture
Exhibit high professional standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with teacher; Work cooperatively with others
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a SPED Instructional Aide for Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year. Be part of the difference at Riverside Academy! Located near the Ohio River and Emhoff Woods Nature Preserve, Riverside Academy has served the westside community of Cincinnati since 2003. The public charter school offers EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college-prep education featuring a hands-on, social-emotional learning approach. Known for its close-knit learning environment and nurturing teachers and staff, Riverside fosters strong partnerships within the community. Riverside 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 Teache
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