Houston Gateway Academy, Inc. (HGA) is a charter school located on 45 south and Woodridge Dr. about 7 minutes away from Downtown Houston. We currently serve about 2,000 scholars in grades PK-3 through 12th grade. Most of our students, if not all, are first generation. HGA has a very unique and highly effective school model with the essential components that fully supports and push academic rigor, equity and innovation:

• Dual Language Program - English and Spanish instruction is provided for scholars starting in Pre - K 3 existing in first grade.
• Mandatory Extended School Day for all Scholars (Pre - K - Grade 12) - At HGA instruction begins at 7:45 am and ends at 4:15 pm Monday through Thursday. On Fridays instruction begins at 7:45 and ends at 2:30 pm.
• Standards Based Instruction - HGA follows the state developed curriculum (TEKS) and fully complies with all academic accountability requirements that include participation in STAAR.
• Data Tracking to Monitor Progress and Drive Instruction - It includes beginning of the year diagnostic assessments for all scholars, midyear benchmarks in December, IOWA (ITBS), STAAR, weekly assessments, PSAT, SAT and reading Running Records.
• Professional Development - In collaboration with our area's education service center (Region IV) teachers receive training based on areas of need.
• Ongoing Coaching Support from Our Instructional Leaders - Regular classroom visits from principals and superintendent allow teachers to receive feedback that targets precise praise, areas of improvement, and action steps.
• College Readiness - All scholars in grades 8th - 12th are required to take PSAT and SAT.
• Co-Teachers - Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be effective teachers.
• Strong Parental Commitment - Our Empowered Parent Coalition Program provides required parent sessions covering a wide variety of topics.
• Character Development - Strong emphasis is placed in modeling and teaching scholars HGA's core values: high expectations, grit and achievement.

The Instructional Aide will support the teacher of record with student academic goals through the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative duties.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the teacher in providing instruction to the children;
• Assisting the teacher in planning and preparing materials for daily instruction
• Understanding HGA curriculum and culture;
• Functioning as a team;
• Experience collaborating with team members;
• Professionalism
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities;
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Positive attitude towards our students
• Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential;
• Able to lift 70 lb.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Experience working with children ages 3 - 17.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• One of the following: An Associate’s degree or 48 college hours plus or Paraprofessional Certificate or State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Educational Aide Certificate
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,522.56 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Experience:

• working with students: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person