Job Description:
• Working full time from your home office within Utah, the Advisory Teacher will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection and scheduling.
• Be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues.
• Become an expert on course and credit requirements and work with School Counselors to establish counseling processes for high school students.
• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, and graduation.
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests.
• Develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements for students and parents.
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules.
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system.
• Follow procedures to ensure that Connections Academy transcripts are accurate and up-to-date.
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues.
• Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources.
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST).
• Coordinate a team of middle and high school teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”.
• Communicate regularly with these students and families.
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student.
• Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal.
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards.
• Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation.
• Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester.
• Communicate with the Curriculum Team to ensure that curriculum offerings meet state requirements.
• Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation.
• Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid.
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members.
• Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary including teaching elective courses.
• Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Utah residency is preferred: Priority will be given to the candidates who live in Utah.
• Candidates in the surrounding states are encouraged to apply (Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming).
• Utah teacher certification in a secondary content area or grade level
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• High degree of flexibility
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.
Benefits:
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