Academic Support/Guidance Assistant

Description

OVERVIEW

As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve. 

We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.  

Dayspring is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment. 

Position: Full Time

Benefit Eligible

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Instructional Practice

• Assist in providing academic support for students
• Use consistent school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage students in learning
• Assist in providing varied instructional techniques and opportunities through technology, individual practice, and/or guided groups designed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students
• Assist School Counselor with planning, organizing and delivering the School Counseling Program as required by local, state and federal laws and procedures.
• Assist with record-keeping for IEPs, 504s, etc. to support academic growth and support
• Coordinate with families, teachers, administration, support staff and community agencies to address the varied needs of students.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as required by policy and law. (ex: attendance reports).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Classroom Management

• Provide structure during academic learning by developing and reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities

Student Support and School Culture

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to cultivate character-driven citizenship, high expectations, and a culture of learning for all: staff, students, and families
• Successfully integrate technology throughout the curriculum, instruction, and assessment environments
• Uphold a professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills
• Retain a commitment to getting the job done well, no matter what the obstacles or how long it takes
• Commit to student success and to building relationships that support academic growth

REPORTS TO

Campus Principal

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the District School Board of Pasco County, per Florida statute 1012.465 and 1012.56
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1 year classroom teaching experience
• Applicants must have valid FLDOE temporary or professional teaching certificate or current Statement of Eligibility issued by FLDOE

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrates a results-driven track record with experience in, and commitment to, standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions
• Demonstrates quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass local averages
• Demonstrates experience as a successful manager of creative and innovative classrooms who has used discipline, structure, appropriate incentives, and high expectations to achieve measurable academic and civic success