High School Math Teacher - iLEAD Flex Exploration, Lancaster

Educational Facilitator

Reporting to the School and/or Program Director the Educational Facilitator (EF) is an innovator in the education field that inspires and supports all educational needs of TK-12 home study families assigned to them by facilitating an engaging and highly individualized education. As a point of contact and representative of the iLEAD home study program, the EF provides academic and operational support to the parents and learners.

• Oversee the academic, physical, extracurricular education by planning, implementing and instructing.
• Conduct oneself in a confident manner so as to present oneself as the point of contact for assigned parents and learners of the independent study program.
• Plan, develop, and organize, in collaboration with the learner/parent, an individual learning plan (ILP) for each learner, which incorporates the standards (including helping to research and determine which curriculum would be most beneficial to the learner's educational objectives).
• Meet in person or virtually with the learner at least every 20 days to: (a) assess and evaluate learner achievement and growth utilizing parent observations, body of work and learner work samples, (b) provide guidance and support to parents and learners, (c) discuss monthly learning/body of work and samples with each learner, (d) make any necessary adjustments or recommendations on teaching practices as needed per individual learner needs, and (e) regularly work one-on-one with a learner needing more support.
• Collect learner work samples monthly after reviewing the body of work. Assign work through the ILP. Maintain required learner portfolios as outlined by guidelines.
• Take attendance, confirm activity logs are saved and signed if needed, upload and/or maintain learning records and samples.
• Award semester grades and progress reports in conjunction with parents.
• Schedule additional communication or meetings as needed to meet the needs of the learner.
• Respond to parent inquiries and concerns within (1) business day of contact.
• Model teaching strategies, as needed, to help parents be more effective facilitators as well.
• Help parents navigate the rules, policies, and procedures of the program, as well as the website(s) and any other computer systems they will be using.
• Ensure that all learner needs are being met and, if needed, meet with the team members Lead Facilitator(s) or Regional Lead(s) of independent study for additional support.
• Provide extra curriculum support to at-promise learners to fill learning gaps.
• Engage in meaningful professional development activities on a regular basis to broaden knowledge in education, home study, independent study and charter schools.
• Consistently provide information to staff and families on field studies, testing, orientations, workshops, or any other school events/gatherings.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of high school graduation requirements and regularly participate in professional development pertaining to high school.
• Attend and/or assist with all school wide, family and learner-related meetings (IEPs, EL, etc.) in various locations.
• Attend required staff meetings including monthly pod meetings, all staff meetings, professional development and any other training(s) as necessary.
• Proctor state mandated assessments (CAASPP, PFT, math placement, etc.) and ensure all learners on the EF's roster have been tested. This may require additional days of proctoring makeup testing.
• Proctor internal benchmark (MAP) testing and/or ensure all learners on their roster have completed any other applicable assessments (EL, SPED, etc.).
• Perform any tasks needed for educational agencies for the purposes of WASC or data collection.
• Adhere to California school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and school regulations and procedures.
• Seek and provide support from colleagues on an ongoing basis.
• Work collaboratively with all team members including enrollment, community providers, pod buddies, investment team members, leadership team, Director(s) and other iLEAD employees.
• Meet deadlines given by Lead Facilitators, Investment Team Heads, Coordinators and/or Directors on projects and duties.
• Participate and take initiative in the planning, organization and implementation of goals associated with investment teams so as to contribute to the overall betterment of the iLEAD independent study program.
• Coordinate the dissemination of information and communication related to education, to homeschool organizations, local, district and community-wide parenting events.
• Support the enrollment process and contact potential and new families to help with enrollment as needed.
• Support in the ordering of materials and services confirming that families adhere to the ordering guidelines.
• Report information in a timely manner regarding each learner's attendance and learning, which includes submission of documentation concerning ADA, reports and audit portfolios.
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