Job Posting for Instructional Facilitator at Hope Academy NWA
Company Description
The mission of Hope Academy of Northwest Arkansas is to provide students with a safe, positive trauma-centered academic environment that will nurture their love for learning and confidence in life.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Hope Academy is a unique elementary charter school that is centered around the academic, social, and behavioral needs of children who have had adverse childhood experiences. Our approach provides ample opportunities for children and families to heal while engaged in our research-driven academic process. At Hope Academy, we believe every child can thrive regardless of trauma-induced behaviors, social skill deficits, or academic struggles. Our model features rigorous grade-level academic content provided in small class sizes with very low student to teacher ratios, extensive behavioral and emotional supports, and a staff fully trained to meet the needs of students whose experiences may impact their ability to be successful in a traditional school setting.
Job Description
Reporting to the Principal, the Instructional Facilitator will assist with school-based professional development, collaborative planning through the PLC process, coaching, classroom observations and feedback.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students
Demonstrates lessons as well as model for teachers effective instructional practices
Follows/maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
Supports the administrative staff in providing job-embedded professional development for teachers
Assists school administration with ascertaining, evaluating and progress monitoring of data points
Assists with student intervention using multiple data points for school-wide improvement
Models research-based instructional strategies
Collaborates with teachers to determine approaches that best meet students’ needs
Assists teachers in matters relating to curriculum, instruction and assessment
Provides training on implemented softwares related to educational reporting for both individual and aggregate student data
Education, Training and Experience:
Masters degree (preferred)
Arkansas teaching license/certification
Previous teaching experience
Experience with data collection
Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Technology integration into core curriculum
An ability to create interactive lessons utilizing smart board features (preferred)
High degree of flexibility and an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Self-starting capabilities with willingness to think outside the box for meaningful and engaging lessons and interventions
Supportive team member who collaborates well with others
Willingness to help other team members as needed
Seek out opportunities to grow professionally
Provide therapeutic support to coworkers as needed
Additional Information
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:
The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical stamina and agility required to care for active children.
As required, provide supervision for lunch duty, recesses, and field trips, etc.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
Must submit to pre-employment drug screens as well as random drug screens when directed.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per Hope Academy procedures.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Hope Academy reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs. Hope Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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