7th-12th Grade Learning Facilitator (Grant)

Asu-Preparatory-Academy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ASU Preparatory Academy is seeking a Learning Facilitator to provide instruction and oversight for students completing academic work digitally in a computer lab or classroom setting in Phoenix, AZ. The role acts as a liaison between the digital teacher and students, monitoring progress and behavior and supporting attendance and tutoring sessions.

The position is grant funded, with a salary range of $16.00 to $22.00 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED plus an Associate’s degree or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and an Associate’s Degree or higher, OR 60 semester hours of college credit, OR passing score on ADE approved assessments.
• Active DPS fingerprint clearance card required.
• Experience with students preferred.
• Strong technology and LMS (Canvas) skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and oversight for online student work in a lab or classroom setting.
• Run data reports and analyze data to track progress.
• Serve as liaison to partnership staff and communicate with digital teacher.
• Monitor student progress and behavior and assist with tutoring.
• Coordinate attendance, lunches, and supervision in lab sessions.

Skills

Technology proficiency

LMS (Canvas)

Communication skills

Clerical tasks

Teamwork

Adaptability

Student engagement

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

60 semester hours of college credit

ETS ParaPro Assessment

Praxis

ACT Workkeys

Master Teacher’s ParaEducator PD Now

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

If you are a current worker, please log into Workday and access our internal career site to apply.Salary Range:$16.00 - $22.00 USD hourly.As part of Arizona State University’s charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.The role of the Learning Facilitator is to provide instruction and oversight for students as they complete academic work digitally in a computer lab or classroom setting. The Learning Facilitator serves as the liaison between the highly qualified digital teacher and the students, supervising student progress and behavior. This position requires open and ongoing communication with the partnership support staff, software system knowledge in order to be able to respond to student questions; and the ability to observe and control student behavior when in lab setting, in accordance with approved policies and procedures.GRANT FUNDED POSITIONThis is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet Highly Qualified requirements by:High School Diploma/GED AND an Associate’s Degree or higher ORSuccessful completion of 60 semester hours of college credit ORObtain a passing score on one of the ADE approved assessments:ETS ParaPro Assessment (Praxis)ACT WorkkeysMaster Teacher’s ParaEducator PD Now!One (1) or more years of experience working with students, preferred.Active Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Completes online Learning Facilitator training administered by ASU Prep Digital.Run data reports and analyze data.Be an advocate for student success in the online working environment.Serve as communication liaison to partnership support staff.Take daily attendance.Supervises children during lunch, on the playground, etc.Monitor students to ensure that they are working on their online courses and staying on pace.Conference with students weekly to review goals and academic progress and help in keeping organized and on track.Conduct individual and small group tutoring sessions, guided by the Digital teacher.Host parent/teacher conferences onsite, facilitating the Digital teacher zooming in or be present at virtual conferences.Facilitate student communication with their virtual teacher(s).Understand the school partner processes and policies.Remain open to feedback from school leadership and partnership support team about facilitating the lab in way that ensures the greatest academic outcomes for students.Instruct students in using the virtual lessons, help sessions, exam prep, and calling teachers for help with course content and discussion-based assessments.Coordinate access to professors/TAs for assignments, office hours, exams, tutoring services, and meeting assignment deadlines.Assist in developing and preparing instructional materials and training modules.Communicate with the digital instructor if an academic integrity concern arises.Establish and maintain positive learning environments in the lab.Motivate/encourage student engagement.Help parents navigate access to student course progress.Answer questions and assist students with software, as requested.Notify on site IT staff for technical issues including but not limited to: system malfunctions, security requirement, and video issues.Notify school tech of needs for assistance within the lab, including but not limited to; internet interruptions, machine malfunctions, blocked websites, missing/required downloads, etc.Check equipment daily and report any issues in the lab to your school technology contact.Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrated ability with technologyDemonstrated ability with LMS (such Canvas)Demonstrated ability with reading, writing, computation and communication skills, both orally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to perform routine clerical tasks in support of classroom activities.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative.Flexible, with the ability to work in highly demanding, stressful environments.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.LOCATION:ImmersionTRAVEL:Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.This job description is subject to change at any time.