ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR FELLOWS - San Antonio Elementary

Position Summary
The objective for the Educator Fellows Program is to create a temporary workforce, or job corps, of Educator Fellows that support teachers in their classrooms by providing engaging high-dosage tutoring and small group instruction that also celebrates student cultural wealth. This is based on the recognition that more adults can better serve students with
just-in-time remediation or targeted small-group instruction3. The project will also provide an experiential entree into the education profession with funding and clearly established pathways for advancement.
This fellowship is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with youth in a school setting, have good communication skills, and who enjoy working with diverse populations experiencing a range of social needs. The fellowship will provide critical hands-on experiences in the education arena and a solid foundation for those who are planning to enter the education profession. The ability to adapt is also valuable for this position, specifically someone who can respond in the moment/think on their feet, is able to work well with moderate amounts of ambiguity, and contributes well to ideas/creative thought.
Essential Functions
The Educator Fellow will assist the mentor teacher to:
Provide instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.
Assist a Mentor Teacher with program content and maintain open communication with both the Mentor Teacher and Program Director.
Consult and assist with the Mentor Teacher on a continuous basis regarding program content and progress of students.
Plan individualized targeted instruction to students in the areas of reading and math, either in a small group or 1 to 1 setting with the collaboration of the Mentor Teacher. Provide individualized targeted instruction to students in the areas of reading and math either in a small group or 1 to 1 setting.
Consult with Mentor Teacher in tracking student progress, monitoring, and planning of interventions.
Maintain current and accurate records as required.
Complete micro courses and professional development series on various topics to include but not limited to classroom management, math intervention, reading intervention, high intensity tutoring strategies, and cultural and linguistically responsive teaching and learning.
Develop strong relationships with students and colleagues. Participate in regular coaching and feedback session.
Hard Skills
MS Office, Outlook-typing skills Excel - basic skills
Reading and writing skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal Skills & Teamwork Open to feedback
Task-oriented, ability to prioritize Self-directed, self-motivated Ability to follow direction Attention to detail
Ability to practice empathy at all times and treat everyone in a positive and professional manner
Assessments/ Training Provided through Internship
Para-Pro Exam
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Employee's work:
Standing
60%
Inside
95%
Walking
35%
Outside
5%
Sitting
5%
Total
100%
100%
Requirements While Performing Job:
Physical Activity
Daily: Yes/No
Description
Twist: Waist
Yes
Wrist
Yes
Neck/Shoulder
Yes
Stoop, bend
Yes
Squat, kneel or crawl
Yes
Repetitive motions of hands or wrists
Yes
Run
No
Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment
No
Ride equipment
No
Walk on uneven terrain
No
Fine finger dexterity
Yes
Manual dexterity
Yes
Reaching above shoulders
Yes
Reaching at shoulder height
Yes
Reaching below shoulders
Yes
Other
Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight
No. of lbs. from the floor
Push
Pull
Lift
Carry
Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
0-25
X
X
Daily
26-50
X
X
Weekly
51-150
X
Once in a while
Above 150
No. of lbs from chest high
0-25
X
X
Weekly
26-50
X
X
Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs. over head
0-25
X
X
Once in a while
26-50
51-150
Above 150
Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:
Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
Yes
Cold/heat of outside work
Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
Contact with the public
Yes
Dampness
Electrical
Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
High work spaces
Machine noise
Yes
Radiation
Sun
Yes
Vibration
Protective equipment required
Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities
Normal night vision
Normal depth perception
X
Normal depth vision
X
Normal color vision
X
Red/Green/Amber color vision
X
Uncorrected Vision
Corrected Vision
X
Hearing essentially normal
X
Some high tone loss
Significant high tone loss
Low tone loss
Other requirements: Corrected hearing
X
PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Assigned school site
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
School year as scheduled on school calendar
EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Supervising Teacher/Principal or Deisgnee
Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.
** IF CHOSEN APPLICANT WILL NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR