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JOB TITLE: SPECIAL TOPICS FACILITATOR (EDUCATIONAL AIDE)
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT (HOURLY)
CALENDAR DAYS: 187
SALARY RANGE: $18.50/HR to $24.15/HR
SCHEDULE: 7:45AM-4:15PM - MONDAY - FRIDAY
LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TX
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Special Topics Facilitator monitors students in online courses, grades online assignments, tracks progress, communicates with parents, and communicates course progress and completions to the Director of Student Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all students taking online courses through the district-purchased platform
- Maintain accurate attendance records as needed for state recording purposes
- Adhere to all district policies and procedures for managing online courses, including online CTE courses
- Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
- Clearly communicate to parents and students the class expectations, school policies, and grading procedures associated with taking online courses
- Grade all assignments and assessments following the teacher grading guidelines district-purchased platform
- Collaborate with classroom teachers when a subject matter expert is needed
- Proctor all tests, including pre- and post- tests for online courses
- Use district-purchased application to monitor student online activity
- Set weekly progress goals with students and motivate them to meet these goals
- Assist students in choosing the best elective courses according to their interests and academic/professional goals
- Track and maintain detailed records of student progress to be shared with the Director of Student Services
- Submit course completion paperwork to the Director of Student Services
- Send quarterly progress reports to parents
- Follow all accommodations set forth in student 504s and IEPs
- Attend 504 and IEP meetings, when required
- Communicate with coaches and parents of student-athletes and UIL participants who may become ineligible due to grades/progress in online courses
- Assist the Director of Student Services with managing student online course accounts, including enrolling students in courses, disabling courses, updating student information, archiving accounts, and other duties as needed
- Maintain regular communication with the Director of Student Services and Head of High School
- Train school staff in the use of through the district-purchased platform, as needed
- Coordinate with other staff members who are assigned a Special Topics section
- Coordinate with the Director of Student Services, Head of High School, and Head of School to implement online course program improvements and changes as needed
- Other duties as assigned
FULFILLS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
- Interacts with students, parents, and staff with respect
- Approaches others with a positive attitude
- Refrains from gossip
- Offers problem-solving ideas
- Strives for professional excellence
- Follows dress code
- Adheres to policies and procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must have and maintain a level of general physical/ emotional health, which permits effective performance and duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:
Must have at least one of the following:
- Associate’s Degree or higher
- Completed two years of Study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 hours)
- Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in; instructional reading; writing and math. (Paraprofessional Academy through Education Service Center)
- Educational Aide Certification
- Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting
- Ability to plan and carry our activities for students that promote cooperative, support interactions.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working in an instructional or educational setting
- Technology proficiency
BENEFITS: (You qualify if you work 20 hrs or more a week)
Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.
- Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Telehealth
- Basic Life, Term Life
- Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 403b and 457b Investment Plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
- Legal Services
