GYOT RESIDENT-HOUSTON SOUTH

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department Updated 6/01/2017 Position: GYOT Intern Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Hours Normal office hours Job Type Internship Total Hours 10-19 hours per week JOB GOAL Provide assistance to classroom teacher (or after school instructor), helping students discover real world connections through a variety of teaching practices POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Enrolled in community college or four -year university pursuing an undergraduate degree and seeking teaching certification Must be enrolled full -time GPA: 2.5 or higher Harmony graduate or alumni (completed junior and senior years at an HPS campus) Experience working in education setting preferred but not required KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Assists with planning, preparing, and implementing lesson plans in line with school's curriculum structure and in adherence to state curriculum standards Works alongside experienced teacher (or after school instructor) assis ting in the delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment. Provide in -class support to specific learners to reinforce learning methods and to provide motivation and encouragement to improve academic achievement Provide leadership and support to after sch ool curriculum including leadership of sports clubs and academic societies Support school staff and administrators with the development and implementation of policies and procedures Assist with other assistant teaching duties as necessary SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both intern al and external to the district; Must be patient and willing to help students from diverse social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. Must be flexible and willing to support school staff with other matters as needed . WORK ENVIRONME NT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work: may require occasional light lifting. Position is in classroom setting and may involve prolonged standing/sitting Frequent use of computer and other technological tools.