Teacher Associate - Connect Program

Job Title: Teacher Associate - Connect Program
Location: Alternate Programs - located in the former Spring Creek building
Hours: 8:00am-3:15pm/10:00am-3:15pm W

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to relate successfully with all students and staff members.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply skills learned through job-related professional training.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess strong aptitude in using and understanding District technology systems such as; Infinite Campus, Edgenuity, and Google Docs.
• Experience with data management across multiple platforms, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and complete responsibilities as scheduled.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and experience working with high school students in an academic setting.
• Must possess successful experience in working with and understanding the diverse needs of students in 9th thru 12th grades.
• Ability to make decisions within guidelines provided.
• Previous experience working with confidential student data in an educational setting.

Desired:

• Associates Degree in business or education related field.
• Experience working in a school classroom setting providing support and direction to multiple students.

Reports to: Principal of District Programs

Job Goal:
To set up credit recovery courses, monitor students in their completion of multiple forms of credit recovery courses, and to communicate with teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding student progression through credit recovery courses for a district dedicated to preparing students for success in college, career, and civic life. The performance responsibilities as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:

• To work as a team member with teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators.
• To set up online credit recovery courses within Edgenuity and monitor student progression.
• To create, update, and share student progress spreadsheets with counselors and administrators.
• To communiate student attendance to all necessary stakeholders.
• To communicate with appropriate stakeholders regarding student progress in credit recovery courses.
• To interact effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and staff.
• To keep students focused on their task by providing corrective feedback.
• To assist the students with the completion of credit recovery in the all curricular areas.
• To assist students in finding appropriate academic support when necessary.
• To maintain all school rules in the classroom and manage student behavior while in the Connect classroom, including making appropriate referrals to other levels of support (counselors/administration).
• To provide an appropriate role model for the students.

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of sitting throughout the work day.
• Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to students and adults.
• Must be able to work with interruptions during a work shift.
• Must be capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.

Terms of Employment:
1. 180 paid days.

Disclaimer:
The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Associate Superintendent, Affirmative Action Coordinator, Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 407 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009, (515) 967-4294, joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604.