Substitute Support Staff - AAJP

Job Title: Substitute Support Staff

Organization: Athlos Academy

Location: Jefferson Parish

Reports To: Executive Director / Assistant Principal

Hiring Status: At-Will

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FTE: On-Call

Schedule: On-Call Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Reporting Days: On-Call

Compensation: Hourly

Evaluation Rubric: N/A

Starting Pay: $13/hour

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: High School Diploma required

Experience: Education experience preferred

Certification: None

Background: Clear FBI background check

Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English; Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits

Flexible schedule, choose the days you work

Priority hiring for vacancies

Teacher certification application coaching

Safety trainings and security cameras

Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children

Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access

Opportunities for community involvement

Opportunity to grow professionally

Opportunity to help create and grow a unique educational model

Job Duties

Classroom Instruction

Collaborate with supervising teacher to provide instructional support to students.

Differentiate assistance based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.

Support student behavior protocols in the classroom and during transitions.

Classroom and School Culture

Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.

Consistently implements school-wide management policies.

Creates a positive learning environment by supporting classroom rules, systems, and procedures.

Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.

Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

Communication

Communicates with lead teacher to meet expectations.

Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

Professionalism

Models the Athlos culture.

Implements school policies.

Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.

Honors schedules and deadlines.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.

Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.

Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

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.

Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.

Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.

Must be able to see in close range and far range.

Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.

Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.

Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.