What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistants K-8 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 Academies at Baker is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. Working with GEO Prep Academy of GBR, GEO Mid-City and GEO Prep Academy in delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to students and their families in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Academies at Baker is a tuition-free, public charter school. 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 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.
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
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 Academies at Baker is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. Working with GEO Prep Academy of GBR, GEO Mid-City and GEO Prep Academy in delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to students and their families in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Academies at Baker is a tuition-free, public charter school. 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 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.
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
- Uphold all school policies
- Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Experience or familiarity in the following areas: Blended Learning, Online learning / coursework, Successful teaching assistant experience in an urban environment and 3 years' experience working with students in educational setting (preferred).
Classroom Assistants 6th - 8th Grades
GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge -
Baker, LA
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St. Paul Early Learning Center -
Baton Rouge, LA
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East Baton Rouge Parish School System -
Baton Rouge, LA
