Academic Advisor - Elementary School

PA Leadership Charter School; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks an ES Academic Advisor to empower parents of at-risk students. This vital role involves maintaining communication with families, tracking student progress, and providing resources to enhance parental engagement. You will collaborate with teachers and guidance counselors to ensure students reach their full potential. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and their families, fostering a supportive educational environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming education through collaboration and support.

Qualifications

• AA degree required; previous family support experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with Home Facilitators of at-risk students.
• Track student progress and keep detailed records of interactions.
• Support parents in becoming effective Home Facilitators.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Record Keeping

Technology Skills

Building Rapport

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Google Drive

Canvas

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: West Chester or Pittsburgh - PA

Position Type: Full Time - 12 Month

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Admin - Clerical

Description

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

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Summary:

The ES Academic Advisor supports Home Facilitators (parent/guardian) of students who are at risk.

The role of an ES Academic Advisor is to empower parents of students who are not reaching their full potential (due to not attending school, not completing lessons, not being fully engaged in school, etc.) by providing the resources and support they need to become effective Home Facilitators. Academic Advisors will work together with the parent, teachers, guidance counselor, and principal to help each student reach his/her full potential.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain contact with Home Facilitators of students at risk to fail their course(s)

• Track student progress

• Keep detailed records of all interactions with Home Facilitators

• Act as a resource by supporting parents as they learn how to become a more effective Home Facilitator

• Encourage parents to become more engaged in their students’ daily school schedule

• Actively participate in Team Level activities

• Meet with parents

• Monitor summer school students

• Acts as a resource in helping Home Facilitators with time management

• Act as a resource in helping Home Facilitators navigate the school platform

• Communicating with teachers, support staff, and Home Facilitators in order to better understand students’ needs

• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

• Participate as proxy test facilitators for PSSA and Keystone testing as needed

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• AA degree

• Previous family support experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of Google Drive a plus

• Knowledge of Canvas a plus

• Strong customer service experience

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to build rapport with families and co-workers

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent record-keeping ability

• Strong technology skills

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing ability

• Mental: Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.

• Environmental: Online, office, blended school environment

To Apply:

Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.