Classroom Assistant - Science

GEO ACADEMIES LOUISIANA•Baker, LA

About The Position

ABOUT US: 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. 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

Requirements

Associate or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Desire to grow professionally
Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies

Nice To Haves

3 years’ experience working with children in an urban setting
At least 9 hours concentrated in Math, ELA or Reading
Experience or familiarity in one of the following areas:
Blended Learning
Online learning / coursework

Responsibilities

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