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Academic Advisor (10 month)

Employer
School District of Lancaster
Location
Lancaster, PA, US
Salary
per SDoL LTL agreement / Per Year

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, community relations, counseling, education, or a related field preferred

Experience in education, human services or related field; experience in secondary education or post-secondary education preferred

Knowledge of district programs and related programs in the broader community

Ability to work with administrators, teachers, students, and parents to coordinate academic enrichment programs

Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to use these skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals throughout the community; Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Excellent organization skills; proven ability to collect and analyze data and complete reports

High degree of flexibility and tolerance; strong interpersonal skills

Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

JOB GOAL: The Academic Achievement and Student Success Specialist will coordinate the implementation and delivery of academic enrichment programs to 9-12th grade students and parents, with the goal of increasing student academic achievement, co-curricular engagement, and campus climate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and implement academic enrichment program during the school day for identified student groups.IB Middle years program

Academic Intervention

Postsecondary planning

Evaluate academic enrichment programs' effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. Utilize analysis for decision making on program improvements and changes.

Provide academic enrichment program recommendations to guide 9-12th grade students and parents in supporting their children to increase academic and social success. This work is done in collaboration with counselors, administrators, and other key stakeholders.

Organizes family events to support and celebrate curricular and co-curricular achievements

Plan and schedule regular awareness programs, meetings, and events.

Produce and distribute program

Collaborate with community partners to deliver services

Perform other related tasks as assigned

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform clerical and administrative tasks as assigned

Participate in professional development opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month. Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time

Standing for limited periods of time

Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

Light lifting- up to 15 pounds

Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

Sensory Abilities:

Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Ability to be flexible.

Mental Demands:

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.

Environment:

Office setting

Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings

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