ACCEL Schools · 1 day ago
Constellation Schools - Paraprofessional (Cleveland)
Accel Schools is seeking a highly qualified Instructional Paraprofessional in Cleveland, Ohio. The role involves providing specialized educational assistance, supporting teachers in educational programs, and working with students with special needs to ensure compliance with educational requirements.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer based learning programs as directed
Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade appropriate work
Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction
Able and willing to accept assignments relative to student safety which may include restraining a student
Participates in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment
May assist with lifting student, bath rooming and/or personal assistance depending upon the student’s needs
Follows all safety plans, rules, guidelines of the school
Works with student one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, character education
Assists the teacher in lesson assessments
Assists students with projects, assignments
Acts as a good role model for all students
Maintains a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment
Completes all necessary training, Safe Schools training or other assigned training
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents
Completes necessary paperwork
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Educational aide or educator licensure required. (ESEA Qualified)
Maturity and patience required
Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process
Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed
Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s)
Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s)
Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student
Preferred
1-2 years' experience preferred with students with special needs
Benefits
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
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