Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Orenda Education |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, Charter/Private, |
| Position: | Administrative Assistant, Coordinator, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | SPECIAL TOPICS FACILITATOR (EDUCATIONAL AIDE) 2024-2025 SY |
| School: | Gateway College Preparatory School |
| Campus Description: | Gateway College Preparatory School is an open-enrollment public charter school offering grades K - 12 on one 40 acre campus to students in Williamson County and north Travis County areas. Gateway is uniquely designed to provide a college preparatory curriculum for all grades with advanced placement courses and international studies offered. Gateway is known for its exceptional academic program with the primary emphasis of the campus on the integration of 21st Century Skills throughout the curriculum. All courses are taught by certified and “Highly Qualified” teachers according to the No Child Left Behind Act. There is NO TUITION to attend Gateway and enrollment is open to all students until available seats have been filled. Smaller and more intimate by design, Gateway offers a public school education that feels and functions like a private school. With a senior class of about 100 - 125 students each year -- Gateway is about 1/8 to 1/4 the size of other area public high schools. This smaller size is critical, because it offers a “human scale” to the learning environment, and allows students greater access to teaching staff, resources and school activities. Conceived around the ideal “Citizen, Scholar, Athlete,” Gateway represents some of the best thinking in educational innovation, and differs from the large traditional high school model in several ways, from the smaller student body and incorporation of the "flipped classroom", "blended-learning" instructional techniques, to single-gender learning opportunities and full integration of new technology to enhance the learning experience. A fine arts program and competitive athletics are offered. Gateway is a member of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the organization primarily responsible for offering sound, educational extracurricular activities to Texas public school students for over 100 years. As a UIL member, Gateway competes against UIL assigned district schools and schedules non-district competition with local private, parochial and public schools that have a similar size student body. Gateway College Preparatory School is a part of the Orenda Charter Schools system. Orenda Education is the sponsoring entity for Orenda Charter Schools. Orenda Education is a non-profit educational organization incorporated in 1995 that is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. Gateway Academic Accolades Based on the recent 2014 state-wide STAAR accountability ratings on Texas public schools, Gateway College Preparatory School score of “Met Standard” with five (5) distinctions in mathematics, science, reading/ELA, social studies and post- secondary readiness exceeded the ratings of most other public schools in Central Texas. Compared to all 65 schools in the Round Rock ISD and Georgetown ISD combined, only 7 schools received a better rating than Gateway Prep. In a 2014 report on “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” conducted by and published in the Washington Post, Gateway College Preparatory School was ranked 42nd in Texas and number 4 in the greater Austin area. The report ranked schools in the nation based on a ratio of the number of college credit exams (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced International Certificate of Education) taken at a high school each year compared to the number of graduating seniors. In a September 1, 2014 Dallas Morning News article on the Texas public school academic accountability ratings, the Orenda charter school district was listed as one of the top 25 public school districts in Texas (traditional and charter school districts combined with at least 1,000 students) that significantly exceeded state averages in student academic growth. Another significant achievement, and one of which we are very proud, is that our boys are performing just as well as our girls academically and, in many subjects, exceeding our girls. This is a significant development because in America the trend has been that boys are not doing as well as our girls in school. Today, women outpace men in college enrollment by a ratio of 1.4 to 1 and the gap has been growing for well over a decade. Research shows that schools like Gateway Prep, with high expectations and stronger academic climates for both genders, can be a difference maker for boys. In other words, boys are better prepared and more likely to be college ready if they attend a secondary school that only offers college level core courses. |
| Date Posted: | 1/15/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JOB TITLE: SPECIAL TOPICS FACILITATOR (EDUCATIONAL AIDE) REPORTS TO: HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT (HOURLY) CALENDAR DAYS: 187 SALARY RANGE: $18.50/HR to $24.15/HR SCHEDULE: 7:45AM-4:15PM - MONDAY - FRIDAY LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TX 2024- 2025 SY POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Topics Facilitator monitors students in online courses, grades online assignments, tracks progress, communicates with parents, and communicates course progress and completions to the Director of Student Services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee all students taking online courses through the district-purchased platform Maintain accurate attendance records as needed for state recording purposes Adhere to all district policies and procedures for managing online courses, including online CTE courses Maintain a positive and productive learning environment Clearly communicate to parents and students the class expectations, school policies, and grading procedures associated with taking online courses Grade all assignments and assessments following the teacher grading guidelines district-purchased platform Collaborate with classroom teachers when a subject matter expert is needed Proctor all tests, including pre- and post- tests for online courses Use district-purchased application to monitor student online activity Set weekly progress goals with students and motivate them to meet these goals Assist students in choosing the best elective courses according to their interests and academic/professional goals Track and maintain detailed records of student progress to be shared with the Director of Student Services Submit course completion paperwork to the Director of Student Services Send quarterly progress reports to parents Follow all accommodations set forth in student 504s and IEPs Attend 504 and IEP meetings, when required Communicate with coaches and parents of student-athletes and UIL participants who may become ineligible due to grades/progress in online courses Assist the Director of Student Services with managing student online course accounts, including enrolling students in courses, disabling courses, updating student information, archiving accounts, and other duties as needed Maintain regular communication with the Director of Student Services and Head of High School Train school staff in the use of through the district-purchased platform, as needed Coordinate with other staff members who are assigned a Special Topics section Coordinate with the Director of Student Services, Head of High School, and Head of School to implement online course program improvements and changes as needed Other duties as assigned FULFILLS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: Interacts with students, parents, and staff with respect Approaches others with a positive attitude Refrains from gossip Offers problem-solving ideas Strives for professional excellence Follows dress code Adheres to policies and procedures WORKING CONDITIONS: Must have and maintain a level of general physical/ emotional health, which permits effective performance and duties. |
| Qualifications: | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED: • Must have at least one of the following: o Associate’s Degree or higher o Completed two years of Study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 hours) o Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in; instructional reading; writing and math. (Paraprofessional Academy through Education Service Center) • Educational Aide Certification • Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting • Ability to plan and carry our activities for students that promote cooperative, support interactions. • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Experience working in an instructional or educational setting • Technology proficiency |
| Salary Range: | SALARY RANGE: $18.50/HR to $24.15/HR per hour depending on experience 187 Days |
| Benefits: | BENEFITS: (You qualify if you work 20 hrs or more a week) Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Telehealth Basic Life, Term Life Permanent Life and Accident Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability 403b and 457b Investment Plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance Legal Services |
| How To Apply: | Visit www.orendaeducation.org under careers to submit an application. Please attach Cover Letter, Resume and References |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Teresa Moreno |
| Email: | teresa.moreno@orendaeducation.org |
| Address: | 2951 Williams Drive |
| City: | Georgetown |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78628 |
| Phone: | (512) 869-3020 |
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