Educational Staff (Teachers, Assistants, Tutors and Subs)
ABOUT US:
GEO Next Generation High School is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Academy and GEO Prep Mid-City, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that began with 9th grade and has added a grade each year over the subsequent years. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit 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 a TAP school!
REPORTS TO:
Principal and Administrative Team
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS:
A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area (required for Teachers, Assistants and Subs)
An Associate degree or higher (required for Tutors)
(Teachers only) Valid Louisiana Teaching License in subject or grade level applying for or enrollment in a Teaching Certification Program preferred
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
Demonstrated volunteer or community service
At least one (or more) of the following:
National Board Certification
TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)
Core Knowledge Experience
Experience with Blended Learning
At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment
Key Responsibilities:
A Full Time teacher is required to perform the following duties:
Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards
Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
Communicate regularly with parents
Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
A Full Time or Part Time 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
Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal
A Part Time / Per Diem Substitute Teacher is required to perform the following duties:
Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules. This may include bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building principal.
Follow the instructions left by the teacher or alert the administrator if there are no plans to follow.
Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.
Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
Spend the entire assignment working with and for the students. No personal work of any kind should be done. The substitute teacher is expected to carry out the instructions of the regular teacher, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of work covered.
Remain in the classroom if a student teacher of intern is teaching.
Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom. Disruptive student conduct in class in not acceptable. If serious student behavior problems occur, assistance should be sought from a neighboring teacher or a building administrator.
Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
A Part Time / Per Diem Tutor is required to perform the following duties:
Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success
Maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
Perform targeted individual assistance and small group tutoring
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
Ensure the security of computer equipment and accessories
Dress professionally and uphold all school policies