Classroom Assistant Grades 6-12

Description

GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.

About us:

GEO Next Generation Academy – Indianapolis is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins 21st Century Charter at Gary and Gary Middle College in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. GEO Next Generation Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves K-12 students. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school!

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Lead Teacher and Administrative Team

10-month position

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
A Secondary Grades Classroom Assistant is required to perform the following duties:

• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with Lead Classroom Teacher
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from Lead Teacher and Administrative Team
• Support established classroom rules and protocol
• Fill in as Teacher when Lead Teacher is absent when asked
• Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success
• Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring
• Maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
• Interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress
• Perform targeted individual assistance and small group tutoring
• Assist with the creation of individual learning plans for each student enrolled
• Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators
• Participate in staff development opportunities
• Participate in all required staff meetings
• Ensure the security of computer equipment and accessories
• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Associate’s degree OR 60 career credits at a state-accredited college or university (transcripts will be required ) OR 2 years direct classroom experience in a K-12 setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years’ experience working with children in an urban setting
• Experience or familiarity in Blended Learning