Computer Based On-Line Learning Mentor

Position Type:
Support Staff/Computer Based Online Mentor

Date Posted:
7/12/2018

Location:
Juvenile Detention Center

Date Available:
August 2018

Closing Date:
When Filled

  Geary County Schools, USD 475
Job Description

Classification: Classified
Division/Department: Secondary Education (Juvenile Detention Center)
Job Category: Aide
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Title: Computer Based On-Line Learning Mentor

Qualifications:

*Knowledge of relevant applications of academic principles.
*Knowledge of academic principles used in vocational courses and co-curricular
courses.
*Ability to form positive professional relationships with academic, vocational
and co-curricular teachers.
*Ability to work with individual student needs.
*Strong organizational skills.
*48 College Credit Hours or the ability to pass a State Approved Assessment
within 90 days of employment.
*Working knowledge of Microsoft office Suite Software, Working in Windows
and a fairly high level of computer skills.

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

Supervises: Students.

Basic Function/Purpose
To provide mentoring, progress monitoring and supervision for students who are assigned
to Computer Based On-Line Learning Courses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Performance/Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and document daily student progress and performance for computer on-line learning.
2. Assess and conduct placement tests for Title I-D funding.
3. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive classroom and learning environment in accordance with Safe and Civil Schools.
4. Print student course completions reports and provide to the Information Systems Coordinator on a weekly basis.
5. Provide students with appropriate MTSS tiered support for student's struggling with their online academic courses.
6. Collaborate with staff and counselors concerning student progress and needed supports.
7. Assist supervising teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment.
8. Other duties as assigned by supervising teacher.
9. Complete correspondence and mailers for student performance.

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Range: Pay will range from $14.09 to $15.09 per hour

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of one time per year.

Updated 7-10-18
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000