Description

The Instructional Assistant is responsible for supporting teachers, students, staff and administration and ensuring that all students are supported in meeting the academic learning gains. The Instructional Assistant's primary responsibility is to provide direct instructional assistance to students of limited English proficiency while maintaining all company policies and procedures with regard to English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school's academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide instruction, direction and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching/instructional techniques.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance and behavioral records, academic grades, and other student records as required by state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
• Facilitate Math Interventions as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.
• Assures that parents of students are notified and invited to participate at the times specified in the program procedures.
• Reviews the progress of the former English Language Learner students and refers those who are consistently under-performing to the ELL Committee.
• Observes confidentiality of students and student records at all times.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, staff and building administrators to fulfill the school's mission by ensuring orderly day-to-day operation, inside and outside of classrooms.
• Assists with arrival and dismissal procedures during each session.
• Assists with the attendance procedures, including collection of student signatures, verification of student attendance data, and making attendance calls.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Assists in delivery of the orientation process as needed.
• Performs all other duties as deemed necessary by building administrators, which are aligned in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure that student educational goals and objectives are achieved while communicating company mission, philosophy, policies and procedures effectively to students, parents and larger community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree is required.
• Previous experience working with or the ability to work with over-age and adult learners.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sensitivity to the special needs of language - minority students.
• Interest in and respect for a variety of cultures.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to foster positive behavioral models to young adults.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• In schools with 15 or more students

Summary

Opportunities abound at ALS Education LLC, a leading provider of non-traditional programming for students who are at-risk of dropping out of high school or who have already dropped out and are seeking a second chance. Serving students in some of the largest school districts in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, ALS Education LLC manages 21 schools (17 in Florida, 3 In North Carolina, and 1 in Georgia). ALS Education LLC is currently seeking outstanding teachers, leaders, and staff who are committed to helping our students aged 16-21 who have dropped out and need a unique learning environment to thrive and be successful.

Our schools provide students the opportunity to get back on track in their learning by building basic skills and meeting requirements for graduation. Looking beyond graduation, we provide extensive career and college readiness training to prepare students with the skills and planning for life after high school.

We have an increased need for teachers interested in teaching reading, math, science, special education, and English as a second language in an innovative High School Setting.

If you are seeking an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization and impact the lives and legacies of students and families, apply now!

• Growing organization with growth opportunities for interested and high performing employees
• Significantly smaller typical student load than a traditional high school (average 50 versus 150 in a traditional high school)
• Minimal daily lesson planning as the core curriculum is computer-driven
• Opportunity to spend instructional time supporting the individual needs of students
• Minimal non-instructional assignments (ie. no cafeteria coverage; afterschool sports or activity supervision)
• 401K with company profit sharing match
• Daily opportunity for additional hourly stipends for the extended school day
• Ability to support students from the beginning to the end of their journey (students don't change teachers year-over-year)