Job Description
POSITION: Generalist (12 Months)
NATURE OF WORK:
Travis Hill NOLA Schools (THS) provide students residing in secure settings, Orleans Justice Center (OJC) and the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC), with a high-quality education rooted in restorative, trauma-informed care. The high-quality education is delivered through a curricular and instructional design that emphasizes relevance, meaning, and engagement and an approach to learning centered around relationships, trust, mutual respect, and accountability. THS also provides significant optional transition support for students when they return home by offering support with school placement and retention, workforce development, and day-to-day case management.
Through this work with families, community partners, and scores of individuals, we work to create an invaluable network of support for pre-adjudicated teens and young adults that will enable them to return to their community as successful, positive, contributing members of society.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional Duties may be assigned.
The Generalist will support instructional services provided to students within a secure facility. The Generalist will be responsible for working with students who are taking accelerated and multiple courses in varying content areas. The role requires flexibility and adaptability with planning and delivery of instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to,:
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Instructional Delivery: Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for students in the school space. Ensure timely delivery and grading of lessons. Adapt lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of students.
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Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all students. Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of students.
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Collaboration, Support, and Guidance: Work closely with teachers and the principal and secure staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss student progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about student needs and achievements.
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Compliance and Reporting: Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, state, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, student assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) in a timely manner and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
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Other Duties as Assigned: Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for students and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Three or more years of teaching experience
Ability to Pass an Extensive Background Check
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
We seek to hire and retain top-tier individuals and intend for our compensation and benefits package to be competitive and at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision. Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant experience to the position, level of education, and cost of labor.
All applicants must complete a background check at their expense. If hired, the amount for the background check will be reimbursed. Travis Hill NOLA Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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Our History
In the spring of 2016, BreakFree Education—now known as Travis Hill NOLA—submitted a proposal to launch a new school within the New Orleans juvenile detention center, the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center. Just a few months later, in August 2016, we officially opened our doors. As a team, our school staff chose to name it the Travis Hill School.
One year later, BreakFree—now known as Travis Hill NOLA—applied to open a second campus, this time within the New Orleans adult jail, the Orleans Justice Center. We officially began serving students there on August 28, 2017.
As we step into the 2025–26 school year—nine years since we first opened our doors—we’re proud to continue serving students at both facilities. Our commitment to strengthening the quality of our schools and meeting the evolving needs of our students remains as strong as ever.
Our Namesake
Travis Hill, also known as "Trumpet Black" was a New Orleans jazz musician from a long linage of renown musicians. He spent time at the youth detention center and in prison early in his life, but upon release, returned to his roots and used his music and talent to mentor teens and support nonviolence in the city. He popularized the phrase “Trumpets Not Guns” through a song released in 2015. Travis Hill died tragically at the age of 28. His mother and relatives continue to carry on his legacy by actively staying involved in the schools that bear his name.
Our Core Design Elements
The Travis Hill Schools are student-centered, with an intensive focus on making school relevant and meaningful, on creating a culture of high achievement, and developing a school climate based on mutual respect and understanding. We work closely with the custodial care staff at both the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and the Orleans Justice Center, engage with the families of our students and invite them to be active participants in the life of the school, and partner with members of the greater New Orleans community--building relationships that will support students when they return home.