High School Advisory Teacher - Texas Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home office in Texas, the 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 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.

• Advises students and families related to academics
• Keeps current on all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicates this information to the High School Coordinator and to the principal
• Aids students and parents with the secondary course selection process according to specific state credit requirements and student needs and interests
• 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
• Reviews student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system
• Fulfills procedures to ensure that Connections Academy transcripts are accurate and up-to-date
• Works with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate
• Implements programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues
• Works with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources
• Participates in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serves as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST)
• Coordinates a team of middle and high school teachers to help identify students who are “at-risk” or “in crisis”
• Acts as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them
• Oversees and maintains the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student
• Implements efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students
• Supports families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal
• Reports and refers critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
• Stays current on all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation
• Implements special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT preparation, and college entrance preparation
• Understands the requirements for and assists the principal to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, including exit exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams
• Helps students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options
• Assists with student preparation of applications for college and jobs
• Educates students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid
• Supports the coordination of high school graduation ceremonies
• Supports professional development activities for teachers and school staff members
• Assumes teaching and grading duties as necessary including teaching middle school elective courses

Requirements

• Texas teacher certification in a secondary content area or grade level
• ACP candidates are not eligible
• Must hold or be willing to immediately obtain TxVSN Certification
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer-focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to travel 15-20% for school-related business (state testing, marketing, professional development, and school meetings); May require overnight travel
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families