Expeditions Instructional Assistant/General Substitute, SY23-24

Expeditions Instructional Assistant/General Substitute, SY23-24This is an hourly, full-time position for 10 months (during the school year).Summit Public Schools is searching for Expeditions Instructional Assistants, to work with students as they participate in our Expeditions program. The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will support a classroom of middle or high school students engaged in various self-directed and small-group experiences with coaching, encouragement and guidance.Students are vocal about what they want – they want more agency and flexibility, more high-interest and high-quality choices, greater attention to their needs as whole children, and more intentionality about launching them successfully toward a diverse array of college and career options. During a student's Expeditions period, they are engaged in experiences, activities or coursework that exposes them to the local and world community outside of the walls of our school. For example, students might be working on a community service project with a local non-profit, might be taking an online college course, or might be collaborating with classmates on a self-designed exploration of a particular field. Students develop their understanding of themselves and the world as they decide on their next steps after graduation. The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will work with the Dean of Expeditions to support a classroom of students as they engage in these activities.Positions are available at all Summit Public Schools campuses across the Bay Area and Washington State. Some, not all, available positions include time at nearby school sites in addition to work at your primary school site.Additionally, the Expeditions Instructional Assistant will serve as a site-based substitute during times that they are not actively supporting Expeditions.Who We AreWhatifallstudentsgraduatedhighschoolwiththe knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life?This is the question that guides our mission atSummit Public Schools .Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state.100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned leaders to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!What You'll Do:This role will serve as an in-person proctor and mentor for students enrolled in Summit Expeditions Experiences.Supervise students during virtual, independent, and student-led group learningTrack and monitor student attendance – intervening if attendance challenges occurArrange and maintain a safe, structured, and effective learning environmentCreate a positive environment that excites and invests students (e.g., develop affirming relationships with students, establish classroom routines, procedures and celebrations,)Encourage students to engage and be active participants in their projects or online workTroubleshoot minor technical issues (e.g., forgotten headphones, lost chargers)Provide Student & Community SupportBuild positive relationships with students, families, and faculty membersSupervise students during virtual, independent, and student-led group learningProvide in the moment feedback to students regarding their engagement and participation – affirming and engaging students in the learningCommunicate with students' family and teachers keeping everyone informed of their progressMaintain and reinforce Summit's graduated discipline process, including connecting students who are struggling with the appropriate school resourcesCollaborate with the Dean of Expeditions, instructional faculty, and other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of the student experience during ExpeditionsAssist with other related duties and projects as assignedCommunication with online instructors (as needed)Regularly communicate with online course instructors for students engaged in online coursework.Share insights as to how students are engaging with the content (e.g., where they struggle, points of interest, questions)General Education & Substitute Teaching Support (during non-Expeditions weeks)During other times of the school year, you may support teachers and students in core academic courses, such as English, History, Art or Math or serve as a substitute teacher on some days.In addition to the above, a substitute teacher's responsibilities include:Provide a high quality student experience based on plans and materials provided by the classroom teacherAdapt, adjust and supplement instructional materials, as necessaryTutor small groups or individual students, as necessarySome, not all, available positions include time at nearby school sites in addition to work at your primary school site.What You Need:Commitment touphold Summit's values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for lifeMust possessflexibility, curiosity, perseverance, a sense of humor and a burning passion to see students succeed.Experience working with or teaching youthis preferred but not requiredExperience with or openness to learning Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.Clearhealth and a background checkWillingness to travel to different school sites based on the Expeditions rotation scheduleHave a 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit (CA) / Teacher Substitute Certificate (WA)or a commitment to obtaining one upon employmentWho You Are:You maintainhigh expectationsfor all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.Youthrive while collaboratingand are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in share successes.You're deeplydedicated to social justiceand feel motivated by the challenge and impact of working in a heterogeneous community and closing the achievement gap.Youshare our visionto reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape.You arepositive and resilientin the face of big challenges.You possessoutstanding organizational skillsand have a passion for the details.You areempathetic and culturally competent.You're open to having hard conversations.You thrive ininnovativeenvironments and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.You'recommitted to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.What you get:In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, paid time off for federal holidays, organization-wide closures, and school-site closures and a personal leave bank of 2 days (16 hours) per year. You will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent.The salary for this position starts at $19.27 per hour and goes up to $27.43 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other's voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.J-18808-Ljbffr