ABOUT US

GEO Academy of EBR is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for the students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. We are committed to providing our students with instruction that is standards-based and challenging, that meets the needs of each individual student enrolled. We firmly believe that “through our doors walk college graduates”. Through our partnership with local community colleges our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Students who attend GEO Academy of EBR will graduate with a minimum of a Core-40 High School diploma and up to 60 college credits and their Associate degree.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a Part Time/Per Diem/Seasonal position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours

At least one (or more) of the following:

o National Board Certification

o TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)

o Core Knowledge Experience

o Experience with Blended Learning

At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-6

Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement

Demonstrated volunteer or community service

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

An Elementary School Substitute 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