REPORTS TO
Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise and assist students ensuring that students remain on task and on pace in class
- Monitor academic progress and student behavior in the physical classroom as well as in the virtual classroom. Report major deficiencies to parents and principal
- Provide students with training on the use of emails, attaching documents to emails, and accessing Web-Based Instruction courses
- Communicate on a day-to-day basis with the ACCESS teachers
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., emergency procedures, training modules, system & local professional development, etc.) for the purpose of gaining information relative to job functions
- Logs on to the learning management system each school day to view announcements and track assignments
- Assist students with minor technology issues and report technical issues to support center staff as well as to the technology coordinator
- Performs record-keeping, data collection, and clerical functions (e.g., checking papers, maintaining daily logs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the students in providing necessary records/materials
- Responds to emergency situations (e.g., students that are: running, fighting, displaying inappropriate behavior, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
- Monitors students across all settings (e.g., classroom, field trips, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations
- Preferred: Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework
- Preferred: Previous experience working with children and an understanding of general concepts related to child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
- Preferred: Strong classroom management skills
- Preferred: Technologically inclined including experience using Schoology, PowerSchool and Workplace productivity software.
- Required: High school diploma or GED and a score of three (3) or higher on each section of the Work Keys assessment or approved alternative to meet highly qualified status
- Required: Must obtain or possess an Alabama substitute license within 30 days of employment.
PROFESSIONAL CULTURE
- Commit to doing and being their best, and grow their skills as professionals and as individuals
- Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day hours of 7:30a-4:30p
- Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar
- Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up
- Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes
- Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
- Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Empower Schools of Alabama considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Empower Schools of Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law, in providing education services, activities, and programs.