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Job Description The Opportunity: PLA teacher assistants are passionate and devoted assistants bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teacher assistants are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Teacher Assistant at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with individual and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will do this by following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement the academic curriculum during designated blocks of time. The Details Key Deliverables: • Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groups, • Provide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/or one-on-one tutoring for eligible students, • Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and/or cafeteria, • Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc., • Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performance, • Assis with supervision of scholars in the lunchroom and on the playground, • A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities, • High school diploma or its equivalent, • Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars, • Prior experience with small group instruction, preferred, • Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff membersThe Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities. The Campus: Hogan Preparatory Academy, managed by PLA, is in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1942, our school was originally called Bishop Hogan, named after John Joseph Hogan, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri. Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school. We currently serve 1k scholars, PK through 12th grade. In addition to rigorous academics, we pride ourselves in offering art, music, foreign language and competitive youth sports, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Compensation and Benefits: PLA Teacher Assistants receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teacher Assistants receive: • Competitive Compensation, • Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance, • Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school, • Incentive and bonus opportunities PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Please read carefully. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal. Powered by JazzHR PTjgS5ME7e

Job DescriptionSalary: $20/hour, 3 days a week; 5 hours per day Crossroads Charter Schoolsis looking forhighlyeffective, highly qualified and highly motivated individuals to join our organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education and be committed to ourfourcore values: High Expectations, Real World Learning, Creative Culture, and Equity. Crossroads Charter Schools organization is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factor prohibited by law. Job Description: Literacy Tutor - Part-time Contractor Direct Supervisor: Principal or designee School Summary: At Crossroads Charter Schools, we • Understand the significant difference between equity and equality. Every student deserves to receive what he/she needs to succeed (equity), not that every student receives the same amount of resources, instruction, attention, etc. (equality)., • Develop school environments where all students are actively and meaningfully engaged in rigorous instruction and authentic learning tasks., • Interrupt the school to prison pipeline policies and practices that are directly and indirectly pushing the most at risk students out of school and on a pathway to the juvenile and criminal justice systems., • Engage families as partners in meaningful ways., • Build the capacity of diverse teams that are more reflective of our students., • Nurture an open, collaborative, and trusting environment because the work is enormous, deeply personal, emotional and often difficult., • Engage in on-going job embedded professional development through co-teaching and co-planning Position Summary: We are seeking dedicated and passionate Literacy Tutors to join our team and provide reading support to students in small groups. The Literacy Tutor will work closely with students to enhance their literacy skills, focusing on key aspects of the Science of Reading, a research-based approach to reading instruction. This is a part-time position that provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic success. Position Responsibilities: • Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students, focusing on literacy skills such as reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and fluency., • Utilize evidence-based practices informed by the Science of Reading to tailor lessons that meet the diverse needs of students., • Implement various instructional strategies to foster students' reading development and confidence., • Assess student progress regularly through informal and formal assessments, adjusting instruction as necessary to ensure continued growth., • Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educational staff to align tutoring support with the school's literacy goals., • Maintain a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment to encourage student participation and progress., • Provide feedback and reports on student progress to teachers and parents when necessary., • Demonstrate gains in student performance, • Participate in meetings, training and professional development, • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc., • Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations., • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. Skills and Qualifications: • Understanding of/willing to learn about literacy development, reading strategies, and the Science of Reading principles, • Experience working with students on reading and literacy, preferred, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds., • Patience, adaptability, and a passion for helping students succeed., • A degree/training in education, literacy studies, or a related field, preferred, • Desire to continue professional development, • Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities, • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers and partners, informed of critical issues, activities and schedules., • An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission to a broad and diverse group of people., • Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to perform tasks assigned, • Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in school environment and community., • Must pass background check PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students safety, work output and well-being. All applicants must apply on the Crossroads website at: Key Working Relationships in Addition to Supervisor: Teachers, Students, Parents, Volunteers, Office Staff, Support Staff, Assistant Principals, Principals, District Leadership Team, Central Office Team Both federal and state law requires all public school personnel to submit to and pass a criminal background check prior to employment by the school. Crossroads Charter Schools is required by law to exclude from employment any person who has pleaded to or been found guilty of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude under the laws of the State of Missouri, any other State of the United States or any other country, whether or not a sentence is or was imposed. Please be advised that Crossroads Charter Schools does not seek information related to the conviction of crimes unrelated to those described in this question. Your conviction of a crime not otherwise listed above is not an automatic disqualification from employment consideration. The school will consider the nature of the offense and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.

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