Company Summary:
California Connections Academy is a network of tuition-free public online schools for students in grades K–12.
The network of schools is operated by the nonprofit California Online Public Schools and currently includes six schools serving students in 32 counties in California.
California Connections Academy schools are accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Working from our Ripon or San Juan Capistrano offices, or from your own home office, the Middle School 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 Middle School Advisory Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Assist students and families with successful transition into the program;
Follow up with students and families to ensure that they are staying on track and fulfilling the requirements of our school;
Build relationships with students and families through email, phone calls, and in person when necessary;
Proactively be able to troubleshoot and problem solve student and family issues and understand the proper channels of communication;
Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicate this information to the High School Guidance Team and to the principal;
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;
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 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 as needed;
Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation as needed;
Understand the requirements for and assist the Director of Counseling to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, including exit exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams;
Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;
Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary including teaching high school elective courses;
Coordinate events and field trips as needed;
Participate in marketing events and community fairs and events;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
California teacher certification in a secondary content area or grade level
Must reside in the state of California
PPS highly desirable
Either multiple or a single subject credential required
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)
California Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve.
We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
This position ranges from $61,743.
50 to $83,038.
14 based on relevant education and experience.