Secondary Advisory Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Connections Academy seeks a Secondary Advisory Teacher to support K-12 students from Englewood office or a state-wide remote home office in Colorado. You will guide courses, credits, and graduation planning, act as first point of contact for student concerns, and collaborate with the School Counselor to implement advising processes for middle and high school students.

The role involves advising families on graduation requirements, developing Four Year Plans, coordinating with teachers,

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching certification in a secondary content area; ELL experience preferred.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft Office and related tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Customer-focused approach with high attention to detail and flexibility.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and families on academics, career planning and graduation.
• Stay current on high school graduation requirements and communicate them.
• Assist with course selection and Four Year Plan development.
• Advise on dropping courses and schedule changes while following policies.
• Review transcripts and enter credits into the online system.
• Keep transcripts accurate and up-to-date for Connections Academy.
• Coordinate with school records and faculty to obtain student records.
• Support interpersonal adjustments and connect families to resources.
• Participate in crisis prevention, SST teamwork, and reporting where needed.
• Coordinate with teachers to identify students at risk or in crisis.
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan for each student.
• Assist with data collection during withdrawals and related processes.
• Help plan graduation ceremonies and related events.

Skills

Colorado teaching certification

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel

Education

Colorado Secondary Teaching Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Summary

Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) schools are tuition-free, online public schools serving students in grades K-12 statewide students throughout the state. Colorado Connections Academy is authorized and operated in partnership with 27J Schools. Colorado Connections Academy is accredited by the State of Colorado under state law as a statewide online school.

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $42,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office in Englewood, Colorado, or your home office within the state, the Secondary Advisory Teacher will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection, scheduling and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues. The Seondary Advisory Teacher will become an expert on course and credit requirements and will work with the School Counselor to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students.

The Secondary Advisory Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation;
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicate this information to the High School Coordinator and to the principal;
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests. An integral part of this process is assisting students and parents to develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements;
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring that the school's course selection and drop policies are adhered to;
• 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;
• Work with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student's previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate;
• 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"; Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them;
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student;
• Implement efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students;
• 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, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately;
• 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;
• Understand the requirements for and assist the principal to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, including exit exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams;
• Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options;
• Assist with student preparation of applications for college and jobs;
• 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 middle school elective courses;
• Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies;
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Colorado teacher certification in a secondary content area or grade level (ELL experience preferred)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• 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 fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)