ABOUT US

GEO Prep Academies of Baton Rouge is a tuition-free, public charter school system (GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge, GEO Prep Mid-City and GEO Next Generation High School) that serves students in grades K-12+. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a 10-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS:

A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area

(Teachers only) Valid Louisiana Teaching License in subject or grade level applying for or 2 years of teaching experience or currently enrolled/willing to enroll 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 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 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 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