Special Topics Facilitator  - Gateway College Preparatory School, Georgetown Tx

Special Topics Facilitator (Educational Aide)

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.

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 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 Student Services, and Head of School to implement online course program improvements and changes as needed

Other duties as assigned

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

Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health, which permits effective performance and duties.

Bachelor's degree preferred

Educational Aide Certification

Must have at least one of the following:
Associate's Degree or higher Completed two years of Study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 hours) 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)

Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting

Ability to plan and carry out activities for students that promote cooperative, supportive interactions

Technology proficiency

Benefits include a contribution towards medical 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, and legal services.