Advisory Teacher - Utah Connections Academy

About the Role

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 and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues. The Advisory Teacher will become an expert on course and credit requirements and will work with School Counselors to establish counseling processes for high school students.

Responsibilities

• 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. Help develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements.
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, ensuring adherence to the school’s course selection and drop policies.
• Review student transcripts and manage the entry of credits into the online transcript system; ensure 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”; act as the main point of contact for these students and families.
• 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, ensuring proper integration into coursework and handling of previous grades, credits, and evaluations.
• 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 in facilitating the administration of all school testing, including exit exams, ACT, Utah Aspire Plus, and AP exams.
• Help students 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 elective courses.
• Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Utah residency is preferred; priority will be given to candidates who live in Utah. Candidates in surrounding states (Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming) are encouraged to apply.
• 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.