School OverviewJefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve 760 students in grades 6-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 52% Black/African American, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 92% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.The school's model emphasizes:
- High-Quality Academic Program: Features a longer school day, one-on-one tutoring, interventions, one-to-one devices, and a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for college.
- Social-Emotional Learning: Focuses on developing and living values such as Character, Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Excellence.
- Student Life and Career Readiness: Offers enrichment opportunities, electives, skill blocks, and community circles to help students develop their passions and long-term happiness.
Remarkable achievements for the 2022-2023 school year include:With a graduation rate grade of A, RISE graduates seniors each year prepared to succeed in college, careers, trade school, military, and other post secondary pathways. Jefferson RISE is proud to be ranked #6 in SPS growth in the state of Louisiana based on our 2022-23 performance. With a SPS increase of over 17 points, RISE's HS earned a B and RISE's MS earned a C.Position OverviewInterested in working at a school, but not sure what you'd do? This is the position for you! We are looking for candidates who are eager and willing to jump in and help.
Administrative- Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with team members
- Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
- Enter in student performance data in a timely manner
- Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines
School and Community Culture- Embody and teach the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the school
- Design and implement programs that promote positive student behavior, and that motivate students to exhibit the leadership values of the school
- Build classroom community by investing families in students' academic success and development of strong character and leadership traits
Candidate ProfileEducation and Certification:
- High School Diploma (required)
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Experience and Skills:
- Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as other web-based applications
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth
Culture and Fit:
- Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Jefferson RISE
- Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
- Openness to feedback and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Personal and professional integrity
- Team player (flexible, willing to jump in)
BenefitsJefferson RISE pays the following employee only costs for all full-time employees: 85% medical and 100% dental, vision, short and long term disability. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse/dependent costs. RISE offers a Simple IRA retirement account and matches up to 3% with no vestment period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.At this time, Jefferson RISE is not able to provide work visa sponsorship. Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition for employment. Additional QuestionsThe following questions will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application.
What do you do to improve? Give an example of a time when you received difficult feedback from a peer, student, teacher, or supervisor. How did you respond in the moment? How did it affect your thinking? Your actions? *Describe a time when you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it. *Do you have a high school diploma? * Do you have a bachelor's degree? *How did you learn about this position? *Indeed.comZipRecruiterGoogle JobsBetterTeacher WorkNOLAA Jefferson RISE team member (please specify)A Jefferson RISE parent or community memberAn email from Jefferson RISE CareersSomewhere else (please specify)If you learned about this role from a Jefferson RISE staff member or somewhere that wasn't listed in the previous question, please tell us who or where.Is there anything else you'd like us to know in considering your application?