Job Description:Position Title: Building Learning Associate (Full-Time)Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 MonthJob #: 8778Reports to: PrincipalShift Length: 6.5 Hours a DayUnion Eligibility: EligibleStarting Salary: $44,990.40Position Summary:SLPS is seeking talented educators with a broad base knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy on an as-needed basis. In this position, associates are expected to plan, organize, and deliver programs of instruction that support the premise/core belief that all children can learn and implement activities that promote the learning goals and academic expectations, on an as-needed basis. Our diverse student population deserves and appreciates teachers committed and passionate about their work. This position is expected to work full-time, five days a week throughout the school year.Essential Functions:
Demonstrates instructional concepts using representations such as models, boards, projectors, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides
Design learning activities that will connect student learning to their physical world and other content areas
Design learning activities that will allow students opportunities to communicate orally and written with others
Creates and maintains an inviting, stimulating instructional area with attractive student-centered bulletin board displays, learning centers, and projects consistent with the physical limitations of the teaching area
Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and technology
Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal
Demonstrate an overall knowledge of one's discipline(s) that allows him/her to teach to the student's ability levels and learning styles
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Communicate expectations, criteria for assessment, student progress, and student strengths/weaknesses to parents and students
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students, colleagues, and parents
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies
Performs other tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess knowledge of district policies and mandates related to parent involvement, discipline, and student achievement
Possess a willingness to develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides stressing laboratory learning methods
Possess a willingness to interact on a personal level with parents
Demonstrate organizational skills related to all Essential Functions listed above
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to create an effective Parent Resource Center
Demonstrate patience and compassion with students, staff, and parents in a variety of settings
Develop trusting relationships with parents, teachers and students
Work effectively on a team and with parents
Work collaboratively with peers and others
Possess knowledge of various cultures' values, behaviors, beliefs, and traditions
Possess strong and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills with all constituencies
Passionate about improving public, and urban education and driven to make a difference
Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving capabilities
Possess a willingness to access a student's special needs and collaborate with school services and community agencies to meet those needs
Possess a willingness to collaborate with community agencies
Experience:
Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting
Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting
Must provide transcripts with a minimum of 36 college credits from an accredited college or university OR
Completion of Missouri's online Substitute training program
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin. ed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.Benefits:SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out for all of the details.
Fully-paid health insurance for self
$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
$40,000 group term life insurance
Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
Pension plan
Robust wellness programs
Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.
