What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant Grades 6-12 position at GEO Academies?
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, Gary Middle College East and Gary Middle College West in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. 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!
Reports To/Term
Lead Teacher and Administrative Team
10-month position
Essential Position Functions
A Classroom Assistant is required to perform the following duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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, Gary Middle College East and Gary Middle College West in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. 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!
Reports To/Term
Lead Teacher and Administrative Team
10-month position
Essential Position Functions
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
- Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree OR 60 career credits at a state-accredited college or university 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
- 2 years' experience working with children in an urban setting
- Experience or familiarity in one of the following areas: o Blended Learning o Online learning / coursework
Classroom Assistant - Infants
Crossroads Daycare -
Avon, IN
Lower Elementary Montessori Classroom Assistant
A Children's Habitat -
Indianapolis, IN
Special Education Instructional Assistant (Applied Skills classroom setting)
Brownsburg Community Schools -
Brownsburg, IN
