Academic Program Teacher - WTA

Saturday Academic Support Program Teacher - WTA

Westfield Public Schools Westfield Technical Academy
- Westfield, Massachusetts

POSITION:
Saturday Academic Support Program Teacher - WTA

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to supervise, motivate, and support at-risk students in their personal and academic growth.

REPORTS TO:

Principal or Principal Designee

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of authorized administrators, the Academic Support Program Teacher shall:

• Supervise up to 35 students per every Academic Support Program session including the following:
• Take attendance
• Ensure student time is used productively to receive credit for the Academic Support Program session.
• Log student accomplishments for the session as evidence of productivity
• Monitor academic progress throughout the session and provide academic support to ensure student achievement.
• Review yearly attendance with students.
• Coach students on effectively communicating their needs, goals, and challenges to teachers and other staff members.
• Provide support and guidance to students who may be struggling or require additional assistance.
• Assist in collecting student assignments and accessing student assignments on line.
• Enforce expected Westfield Technical Academy behavior as outlined in the WTA Student Handbook.
• Provide quarterly updates to the school administration on the effectiveness of WTA's Academic Support Program.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Must be available Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. on scheduled Saturday School sessions (approximately 2 times per month) Part-time employment
- Up to 48 hours per year

SALARY Stipend- $45 per hour

EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation, observations by WTA Administration, and student feedback.

Position Type:
After school/Evening Salary: $45 to $45 Per Hour Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher >
Title I

Welcome to Westfield Technical Academy

Our Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.

Our School Goals:

• To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
• To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
• To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
• To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure/certifications.
• To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
• To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
• To enhance parent and school communication.
• To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
• To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
• To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Paquette, Assistant Principal
• 33 Smith Avenue
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone:
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• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).