Educational Facilitator/Teacher, Flex Exploration, STEM

iLEAD California Charters•Lancaster, CA

1d•$64,500 - $110,000

About The Position

The Educational Facilitator (EF) supports the educational needs of assigned TK–12 home study families by facilitating engaging, individualized learning. As a representative and point of contact for the iLEAD home study program, the EF provides academic and operational support to parents and learners. The role involves planning, implementing, and instructing academic, physical, and extracurricular education in collaboration with learners and parents, including developing individual learning plans (ILPs) aligned with standards and learner goals. The EF meets regularly with learners and families, reviews work and progress, provides guidance and additional support, maintains learning records and portfolios, and coordinates assessments, grades, and reports. The role also helps families navigate program requirements and systems, supports enrollment and instructional-material processes, collaborates with school staff and community providers, and participates in professional development, meetings, events, and program improvement activities. The position requires maintaining appropriate teaching credentials and following applicable school policies, regulations, and confidentiality requirements. The work includes communication by telephone and computer as well as in person, primarily sedentary work involving sitting and standing, occasional movement of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and travel between worksites by public transit or personal vehicle when needed. The position may involve outdoor weather conditions, public presentations, detailed record review and data analysis, and navigating high-stress situations. The posting identifies the role as certificated and states that the employee reports to the School Director and/or designee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid California Multiple Subject Credential or Single Subject Credential.
ELL Authorization or CLAD certificate.
Negative TB test or completed risk assessment questionnaire.
DOJ fingerprint clearance.
Proficiency with technology and ability to learn and use online platforms, systems, and software for learning support and record keeping.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Mature judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, problem-solve, and multitask.
Ability to establish and maintain friendly, cooperative, effective working relationships with learners, families, and staff.
Enthusiasm for learning and belief that every learner can succeed.
Ability to understand, recommend, and support varied learning styles, philosophies, and approaches.
Ability to align and assign curriculum and activities with standards and use grading practices that authentically assess learner progress.
Willingness to participate on teams and committees supporting the school’s mission and vision.
Ability to understand and apply Steven Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
Ability to communicate and exchange information in person, by telephone, and by computer; write professionally by hand and using computer software; and speak publicly to groups.
Ability to sit and stand, move objects weighing up to 50 pounds in all directions, and travel between worksites by public transit or operate a vehicle when needed.
Ability to make informed, timely decisions, assess the accuracy and thoroughness of work, read detailed documentation, analyze data, and navigate high-stress situations.
Ability to supervise or manage workers and delegate when needed in project-management situations.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions that may include temperatures above 90°F or below 60°F, precipitation, or wind.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with homeschool or independent study programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee learners’ academic, physical, and extracurricular education through planning, implementation, and instruction.
Serve as the point of contact for assigned parents and learners in the independent study program.
Develop an individual learning plan for each learner in collaboration with the learner and parent, incorporating standards and appropriate curriculum.
Meet with each learner in person or virtually at least every 20 days to evaluate progress, discuss work samples, guide and support the family, adjust teaching recommendations, and provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
Review learners’ work, collect monthly work samples, assign work through the ILP, and maintain required portfolios.
Take attendance; confirm activity logs are saved and signed when required; upload and maintain learning records and samples.
Award semester grades and provide progress reports in conjunction with parents.
Schedule additional communication or meetings as needed and respond to parent inquiries and concerns within one business day.
Model teaching strategies for parents and help families navigate program rules, procedures, websites, and computer systems.
Identify learner needs and seek additional support from Lead Facilitators or Regional Leads when needed; provide extra curriculum support to at-promise learners.
Participate regularly in professional development and maintain knowledge of education, home study, independent study, charter schools, and high school graduation requirements.
Share information with staff and families about field studies, testing, orientations, workshops, and other school events.
Attend or assist with schoolwide, family, and learner-related meetings, including IEP and EL meetings, as well as required staff meetings, pod meetings, training, and professional development.
Proctor state-mandated assessments and internal benchmark testing, and ensure rostered learners complete applicable assessments, including makeup testing when needed.
Complete tasks supporting educational agency requirements such as WASC and data collection.
Follow California school law, State Board of Education rules, Board of Education policies, and school regulations and procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues and school teams, meet assigned deadlines, and contribute to investment-team goals and improvement of the independent study program.
Coordinate education-related communications with homeschool organizations and local, district, and community parenting events.
Support enrollment by contacting potential and new families, and provide new families with required paperwork, information, and training.
Support ordering of materials and services and ensure families follow ordering guidelines; manage learner instructional funds and order, deliver, and collect approved materials and services.
Report attendance and learning information promptly, including ADA documentation, reports, and audit portfolios.
Represent the program positively and professionally, navigate issues with families and providers, and document and follow up on related concerns.
Protect the confidentiality of records and information and maintain necessary teaching credentials.
Attend and assist with planning field studies, park days, information meetings, webinars, and conventions as needed.
Take initiative, work collaboratively, contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture, maintain professional integrity, pursue continuous improvement, and perform other duties assigned by program leaders or the designated supervisor.