What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIRING CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR position at GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge?
About GEO Academies:
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 postsecondary 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 Prep Academies in Baton Rouge are comprised of GEO Prep EBR Baker (K-3), Platt (K-2) & Sherwood (3-8) campuses), GEO Prep Mid-City and GEO Next Generation High School. These campuses are all a part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. They all deliver a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Louisiana. GEO Prep Academies are tuition-free, public charter schools that serve students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary school to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with local colleges and universities, our students will be able to take dual credit courses on the college campus to earn college and career credits 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 TAP schools!
REPORTS TO/TERM:
Principal
Full Time 10-month position
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
Classroom Assistants are 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
- Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree or passing scores on Praxis ParaPro examination 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 experience in an urban environment; 3 years’ experience working with students in educational setting.
