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Job Type Full-timeDescriptionGEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.ABOUT US:GEO Next Generation Academy - Indianapolis is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins 21st Century Charter at Gary and Gary Middle College in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that will begin with 9th grade and add a grade each year over the subsequent three years. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school!REPORTS TO/TERM:Lead Teacher and Administrative TeamFull Time 10-month positionRESPONSIBILITIES: A Classroom Assistant is required to perform the following duties: Work collaboratively and harmoniously with Lead Classroom TeacherAccept and incorporate feedback and coaching from Lead Teacher and Administrative TeamSupport established classroom rules and protocolFill in as Teacher when Lead Teacher is absent when askedMotivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic successCreate a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoringMaintain high behavioral expectations for all studentsInterpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progressPerform targeted individual assistance and small group tutoringAssist with the creation of individual learning plans for each student enrolledMaintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progressCommunicate and collaborate with teachers and school administratorsParticipate in staff development opportunitiesParticipate in all required staff meetingsEnsure the security of computer equipment and accessoriesPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and PrincipalRequirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Associate or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0Desire to grow professionallyCommitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies