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Learning Facilitator 
 

Reports to: Campus Principal

Duty Days: 212  

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Pay:                            Elementary                  Middle                         Experience

           $53,000                        $55,000                        0-2 years of experience

                                    $56,000                        $58,000                        3-4 years of experience

                                    $58,000                        $60,000                        5+ years of experience
 

Position Purpose

This position serves at an Elevate campus and plays a critical role in supporting teachers, enhancing instructional practices, and promoting student success. Implements new exciting opportunities to collaborate with educators, provides instructional guidance to students, facilitates the Mastery Lab, and contributes to the implementation of innovative teaching strategies within the Elevate instructional model.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with teachers to enhance instructional strategies, differentiation, and assessment practices.
• Collaborates with teachers to analyze student data and identify areas for instructional improvement.
• Supports teachers with timely instructional transitions.
• Supports teachers with grading, organizing, and make copies to prepare for instruction.
• Supports teachers in utilizing formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Facilitates the Mastery Lab for students who have mastered objectives and are ready to engage in enrichment activities. Monitors students during differentiated, self-paced work
• Stays informed about current educational trends, instructional strategies, and best practices.
• Fosters positive and inclusive relationships with students, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Supports student behavior management and reinforces classroom expectations.
• Support the implementation of curriculum plans aligned with state standards and district initiatives.
• Participates in school-wide initiatives, committees, and professional learning communities.
• Supports classroom management as needed.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill in maintaining flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
• Ability to use technology proficiently including keyboarding and use of video display terminals.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment such as interactive teaching screens.
• Posture:  Prolonged standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking.
• Lifting:  Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasionally up to 35 pounds; may lift and move textbooks, classroom tools, and lab equipment; additional requirements may apply in certain classroom/lab settings.
• Vision:  Performs tasks requiring close vision.
• Environment:  Works inside and occasionally outside; standard classroom/lab school building environment; frequent exposure to noise; frequent talking and listening; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Minimum of 60 hours of transcript college credit from an accredited college or university required;
  • Associate's degree preferred.
• Certification/License: None
• Experience:
  • Two years' experience working with children required;
  • Teaching experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.