Classroom Assistant

Description

About Us:
GEO Prep Academy of Baton Rouge is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school.  We are a TAP school!  

REPORTS TO/TERM: 

Principal and Administrative Team

Full Time 10-month position

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

Work collaboratively and harmoniously with Lead Classroom Teacher

Support established classroom rules and protocol 

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 relative grade appropriate or requested 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

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree or passing score on the Louisiana ParaPro Assessment with college credits

Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies

Experience or familiarity in the following areas:

Blended Learning

Online learning / coursework

Successful teaching experience in an urban environment 

3 years’ experience working with students in educational setting