Description:
About us:
GEO 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 postsecondary 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.
REPORTS TO/TERM:
Regional Director of Exceptional Student Services
This is a Full-Time 10-month position.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
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Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana Speech, Language, Hearing Specialist
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Demonstrated ability to access resources needed to support students in a wide variety of areas of need.
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Proven leadership/ coordination skills
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Demonstrated ability to build and work with a team, harmoniously, toward common goals.
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Highly developed planning and organizational skills
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Belief that every student will learn
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Proven ability to use interventions and individualization strategies to increase student learning.
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Communicate and collaborate with other teachers and school administrators
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Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of personal and academic success; including proactively collaborating with the dean of student culture and social worker to address attendance concerns.
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Create a positive student culture around online and small group learning
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Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress
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Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
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Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education License with Speech, Language, Hearing Specialist, with Louisiana eligibility
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Master’s Degree Preferred
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Experience in the field of Speech Therapy
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Proven determination for student success
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At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment
