Classroom Assistant (9-12)

Description

ABOUT US:   GEO Next Generation High School is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Academy and GEO Prep Mid-City, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that will begin with 9th grade and add a grade each year over the subsequent three years. 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! 

JOB REQUIREMENTS & DUTIES:

A 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
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal

REPORTS TO/TERM:

• Principal 
• Full Time 10-month position

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Desire to grow professionally
• Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years’ experience working with children in an urban setting
• At least 9 hours concentrated in Math, ELA or Reading
• Experience or familiarity in one of the following areas:
• Blended Learning
• Online learning / coursework