Teacher Associate - Connect Program

Location: Alternate Programs
Hours: 8:00 am–3:15 pm / 10:00 am–3:15 pm W

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to relate successfully with all students and staff members.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply skills learned through job-related professional training.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess strong aptitude in using and understanding District technology systems such as Infinite Campus, Edgenuity, and Google Docs.
• Experience with data management across multiple platforms, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and complete responsibilities as scheduled.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and experience working with high school students in an academic setting.
• Must possess successful experience in working with and understanding the diverse needs of students in 9th through 12th grades.
• Ability to make decisions within guidelines provided.
• Previous experience working with confidential student data in an educational setting.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in business or education related field.
• Experience working in an Alternative Education setting.
• Experience working in a school classroom setting providing support and direction to multiple students.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member with teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators.
• Set up online credit recovery courses within Edgenuity and monitor student progression.
• Create, update, and share student progress spreadsheets with counselors and administrators.
• Communicate student attendance to all necessary stakeholders.
• Communicate with appropriate stakeholders regarding student progress in credit recovery courses.
• Interact effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and staff.
• Keep students focused on their task by providing corrective feedback.
• Assist students with the completion of credit recovery in all curricular areas.
• Assist students in finding appropriate academic support when necessary.
• Maintain all school rules in the classroom and manage student behavior while in the Connect classroom, including making appropriate referrals to other levels of support (counselors/administration).
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.

Physical Demands

• Must be capable of sitting throughout the work day.
• Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to students and adults.
• Must be able to work with interruptions during a work shift.
• Must be capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.

Schedule

180 paid days.