Job description

Job Title – Educational Facilitator

Reports to – School Director

Position – Exempt

Position Overview

Reporting to the School Director, The Exploration Educational Facilitator (EF) is an innovator in the that inspires and supports all education needs of Home Study/ Home School families assigned to them by facilitating an engaging and highly individualized education. The EF gives academic and operational support to their parents and learners. EFs should be positive, caring individuals with excellent organization skills. They should have stellar verbal and written communication skills. EFs must be self-starters as well as team players; flexible and sensitive to the needs of others in the program.

Educational Facilitator’s regular hours are Monday through Friday during school hours and on additional days and times as needed to participate in functions and career learning opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities

Instructional

▪ Oversee the academic, physical, extracurricular education planning, implement and instruction

▪ Conduct oneself in a confident manner so as to present yourself as the point of contact for your assigned parents and learners of the Home Study program

▪ •Plan, develop, and organize, in collaboration with the learner/parent, an Individual Course of Study for each learner, which incorporates the standards (including helping to research and determine which curriculum would be most beneficial to the learner’s educational objectives)

▪ •Meet face-to-face with parent and learner every 20 days to: (a) assess and evaluate learner achievement and growth utilizing parent observations and learner work samples, (b) provide guidance and support to parents and learners, (c) discuss learning and samples with each learner for 20-40 minutes, (d) make any necessary adjustments or recommendations on teaching practices as needed per individual learner needs, and (e) Possibly work one-on-one with a learner having difficulty or recommend an approved tutor

▪ Collect learner work samples monthly. Assign additional work if needed. Maintain required learner portfolios as outlined by guidelines

▪ Take attendance, upload learning records and samples when required

▪ Award semester grades in conjunction with parents

▪ Schedule additional communication or meetings as needed to meet the needs of the learner (additional contact may be in person, Skype, phone, Internet/E-mail). Respond to parent inquiries and concerns within (1) Business Day of contact

▪ Model teaching strategies, as needed, to help parents be more effective facilitators as well

▪ Help parents navigate the rules, policies and procedures of our program, as well as our website(s) and any other computer systems they will be using

▪ Ensure that all learner needs are being met and, if needed, meet with the team members Lead Facilitator(s) or Director of Home Study for additional support

▪ Engage in meaningful professional development activities on a regular basis to broaden your knowledge in education, home study, independent study and charter schools

▪ Consistently inform parent (and other EFs) of information on fieldtrips, testing, orientations, workshops, or any other school events/gatherings

▪ Assist in State Testing as needed (i.e. proctoring, administering, facilitating, etc.)

▪ Attend all EF meetings as scheduled on the school calendar

▪ Meet all obligations pertaining to employment as noted in contract including but not limited to up to 8 days of proctoring state mandated assessments (SBAC, CST, PFT, CAHSEE)

▪ Perform any tasks needed for educational agencies for the purposes of WASC or data collection

▪ Adhere to California school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and school regulations and procedures

Operational

▪ Seek and provide support from colleagues on an ongoing basis

▪ Maintain accurate budget registers

▪ Meet deadlines given by Lead Facilitators or Directors on projects and duties

▪ Coordinate the dissemination of information and communication, related to the education, to Homeschool Organizations, local, district and community-wide parenting events

▪ Support the enrollment process and contact potential and new families to help with enrollment process, as needed

▪ Support in the ordering of materials and the new vendor application process

▪ Report information in a timely manner regarding learner’s attendance and learning, which includes submission of documentation concerning ADA, reports and audit portfolios

▪ Provide necessary paperwork, information and training to new families

▪ Meticulously manage the instructional funds of each of the learners assigned to you

▪ Order, deliver, and collect instructional materials, making sure of its appropriateness to the learner’s learning. Order services for learners as requested

▪ Order, deliver, and collect instructional materials within ordering guidelines and policies set

▪ Act as a positive, confident representative of the Home Study program at all times when interacting with the parents, learners and vendors

▪ Navigate issues with parents, learners and vendors with grace and confidence, while maintain proper documentation and follow-up on parent or learner related issues

▪ Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines

▪ Maintain necessary teaching credentials

▪ ADJUNCT DUTIES- Participate and take initiative in the planning, organization and implementation of goals associated with your adjunct duty so as to contribute to the overall betterment of the Home Study program

▪ Other duties as defined by the Director of the Program or other School Leaders

▪ Performs other tasks as assigned by Lead Facilitator or Directors

Other Responsibilities

▪ Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with all School leaders and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of School is clearly understood and carried out

▪ Represent School in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications

▪ Follow and actively participate in development of Schools guidelines, policies and procedures

▪ Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the School and self-selected professional growth activities

▪ Perform other responsibilities as defined by the School leaders

▪ Ability to work well and deal tactfully with administrators, employees, parents, learners and the public

Required Qualifications

▪ Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

▪ California Teaching Credential required

▪ Minimum of 2 years or more teaching experience in an elementary or secondary school setting preferred

▪ Previous experience with homeschool or independent study programs strongly preferred

▪ Some knowledge of high school graduations requirements and how they are met

▪ Respect for, Knowledge of and some experience with homeschool or independent study programs

▪ Love of learners, enthusiasm for learning, the belief that each learner can and will succeed and the willingness to do what it takes to support an excellent homeschool environment

▪ Belief in the Organization’s mission and a willingness to work as a vital part of the team to ensure excellence in learning opportunities and contribute to the iLEAD community as a whole

▪ Understand and support a variety of learning styles, philosophies and approaches to better support the homeschool endeavor

▪ Ability to align project based curriculum with standards and willingness to adopt grading practices that can be used to authentically assess a learner’s progress

▪ Ability to effectively support and recommend a broad range of instructional strategies, curriculum options, challenging goals and also provide advice and feedback

▪ Demonstrated competence using technology to communicate and support learning

▪ Willingness to be involved in committees and task forces to support the school’s mission

▪ Demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision

▪ Staff, learners, and parents are expected to understanding and apply Steven Covey’s “Seven Habits of Effective People”. These habits are woven into the very fabric of our school in all of its functions

▪ Basic knowledge of high school graduation requirements and how they can be met or a willingness to learn and be trained on them

▪ Must possess basic computer skills

▪ Must be comfortable learning and using online data systems such as Google Doc, Sheets and Forms

▪ This position requires the ability to exercise mature judgment in working with confidential information

▪ General supervision is received from the Lead Facilitator(s) and Directors. Candidate must possess good ethical and moral character

Physical Demands/Requirement

▪ This is sedentary work requiring stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, routine lifting up to approximately 20 pounds, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,760.08 - $87,550.08 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Multiple Subject Credential (Preferred)
• CA Single Subject Math Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, CA 93536

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