Campus Description School Profile
Type of School: An open-enrollment public charter school for both male and females, Grades K-12.
Year Opened: August 2009. First graduating class of 16 students occurred in May 2012.
Enrollment Estimated Totals For This School Year:
Elementary (K-4) 550
Middle School (5-8) 550
High School (9-12) 550
Student Features (learn more by clicking the feature links):
► Small school advantage with class size in grades K-5 capped at 125; grades 6-8 capped at 150; grades 9-12 capped at 175.
► Numerous college preparatory Advanced Placement (AP), honors and Dual Credit courses offered
► An A.V.I.D. designated school that develops independent learners
► Substantial use of blended learning instruction combining highly qualified and certified teachers using the latest in student-centric technology
► Located on a 53-acre small college like campus
► Member of the University Interscholastic League since 2010
► First charter school in the greater Austin area to offer competitive UIL Athletics, Academic and Performing Arts
Accreditation: Gateway is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
Student Body Profile:
► 100% of the student body is college-bound
► 80% of the student body is from Round Rock and Georgetown with the remaining 20% from surrounding areas.
Academic Achievement Profile
School Ideal: Citizen. Scholar. Athlete.
School Mascot: Gators
School Colors: Forest Green, Orange, and Gray
School Emblem:
Orenda Charter School District, Gateway College Preparatory School
School District:
Orenda Charter Schools
2951 Williams Drive
Georgetown, TX 78628
512.869.3020
www.orendaeducation.org Description/Notes JOB TITLE: MS EDUCATIONAL AIDE PLP (Personal Learning Plan)
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SALARY RANGE: $18.00-21.69 HOURLY
WORK DAYS: 182 DAYS
SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:45AM-4:15PM
LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - GEORGTOWN TX
POSITION SUMMARY:
Implement the district PLP curriculum and expectations to help all middle school students incorporate the grade-level specific skills that will increase their performance and success as a student in rigorous middle school courses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Check student grades in all courses one time each week and meet with students who are failing or missing assignments
Monitor agenda completion during classroom time
Implement organizational and goal-setting strategies each week with students
Implement district PLP curriculum and expectations
Monitor students during independent work time
Monitor student weekly progress on accelerated learning
Complete AVID assessments three times a year
Coordinate with school counselor for monthly lessons during PLP time
Maintain weekly PLP content on Canvas
Assign a weekly PLP grade based on established criteria
Coordinate with instructional support staff for dyslexia, special education, and MTSS services and interventions
Build relationships and be a positive role model for students
Implement a college-going culture in the classroom
Attend grade-level team meetings and implement grade-level expectations
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook
Attend district AVID and PLP training
Implement AVID strategies during PLP and serve as a tutor for AVID elective classes, as assigned
Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty, as assigned by campus administrator
Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required
Promotes and contributes to campus-wide initiatives, including AVID
Protects confidentiality of students and their families. Support the mission and vision of the campus and district
Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties. Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and meet one of the following requirements:
Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework or an applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended, whichever is less;
Possess an associate (or higher) degree; or
Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment - Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
(Paraprofessional Academy through Education Service Center) Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in; instructing reading, writing and math.
Experience:
Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting Salary Range SALARY RANGE: $18.00-21.69 HOURLY
Benefits
BENEFITS: Should you enroll Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.
Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telehealth
Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
403b and 457b Investment Plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
Legal Services How To Apply please go to https://www.orendaeducation.org/employment