Advisory Teacher

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⛷️ Utah – Remote

⛷️ Utah – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 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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