Facilitator Middle School Science 26-27 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Facilitator

REPORTS TO: School Director and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/ Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

Reporting to the School Director, the Facilitator will plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages learners to develop and fulfill their academic potential through Project-based Learning. Most schools have a set curriculum that must be followed, however at iLEAD California the Facilitator will have the unique opportunity to both create and tailor curriculum to the needs of the learners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Incorporate a focus in enriching the curriculum by implementing a plan of Project-based Learning.

• Provide planned learning experiences in order to motivate learners and best utilize instruction time.

• Plan, map, develop, and effectively implement rigorous, differentiated, and inquiry-based lessons and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each learner.

• Create a safe learning atmosphere of trust and respect to ensure a comfortable, engaging and learner created room environment.

• Establish and maintain outstanding classroom management skills needed to achieve a functional and supportive learning atmosphere.

• Evaluate learners’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare reports of progress, and develop an individual learning plan (ILP) for each learner in collaboration with the learner and family member.

• Identify learners’ needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping learners solve health, social emotional and learning problems.

• Create a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

• Use a wide range of summative and formative assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives.

• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow department members with regards to planning, assessment, and curriculum mapping.

• Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with all iLEAD Schools’ leaders and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of iLEAD Schools is clearly understood and carried out.

• Represent iLEAD Schools in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Demonstrate a belief in iLEAD’s mission that all learners will learn and successfully master the content and skills necessary for advanced post-secondary education.

• Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues on issues including discipline and academic student concerns.

• Take an active role in facilitating Advisory groups to promote social and emotional health and development.

• Attend and constructively contribute to team/school/company collaborations.

• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, and communication with parents.

• Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about learner progress.

• Participate in and assist with school events as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.

• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.

• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.

• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.

• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.

• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.

• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.

• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.

• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.

• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.

• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.

• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

• Appropriate credential required for core subject positions.

• El Authorization- CLAD, BCLAD Certification.

• Experience with an education setting and/or real world experience in being non-traditional, flexible, open minded, and collaborative.

• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.

• Be passionate and supportive of mission and vision as well as have a strong desire to make a difference for the future of all iLEAD Schools.

• California Resident, daily commutable distance to the campus.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.