Full-Time

Instructional Aide

Posted on 9/23/2025

ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools

501-1,000 employees

Delivers virtual and in-person college-prep education.

No salary listed

Toledo, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Education
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

ACCEL Schools provides middle and high school education in both virtual and in-person settings tailored to diverse communities. Its programs mix personalized learning with proven teaching practices and community partnerships, including virtual options like the Pathfinder Career Academy. The company differentiates itself through broad community partnerships, mixed delivery formats, and explicit college-prep and career-path options. Its goal is to expand access to personalized, effective education that supports social and academic growth and prepares students for higher education and careers.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Dr. William J. Bennett's appointment as Provost boosts classical academy enrollments starting fall 2025.
  • Expands tuition-free virtual classical schools across five states with rigorous liberal arts curriculum.
  • Proprietary platform ensures mastery of state standards in over 100 diverse school models.

What critics are saying

  • Banning Lewis Academies end partnership June 30, 2026, laying off 246 ACCEL staff.
  • Colorado authorizers block for-profit renewals, eliminating 20-30% revenue by 2027.
  • Diane Ravitch criticism triggers 15-25% enrollment drop in 12 months from backlash.

What makes ACCEL Schools unique

  • ACCEL Schools manages over 100 schools nationwide using proprietary ACCEL Management Platform.
  • Launches Jefferson Classical Academies in five states led by Dr. William J. Bennett.
  • Offers hybrid virtual, brick-and-mortar, and personalized college-preparatory programs.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Company News

eNews Park Forest
Jul 25th, 2025
ACCEL Schools Appoints Dr. William J. Bennett As Founding Provost of New Classical Academy Network

ACCEL Schools appoints Dr. William J. Bennett as Founding Provost of new Classical Academy network.

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