Academic Advisor - Elementary School

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

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.