academic coach at dors - , IN, United States - Christel House

Description

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE AWESOME:

The mission of Christel House Indianapolis is to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis provides a holistic human development approach that focuses on building strong character to complement each student's rigorous academic foundation. By building meaningful relationships, Christel House staff empower students of all ages to achieve academic and socio-emotional success. Taking this holistic approach allows Christel House to truly support students' life aspirations, and in turn transform whole communities. Through their College and Careers program, Christel House Indianapolis continues to support graduates for 5 years after graduation through post-secondary education and job placement, so they become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Evaluate students' academic history and education, including transcript evaluation.
• Facilitate class for students working on APEX online learning system, tracking student progress to ensure course completion in a timely manner.
• Maintain statistical information and summary information in reports as needed.
• Regularly update student academic records.
• Confirm completion of diploma requirements prior to graduation.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve administrative issues related to students' academic record.
• Facilitate the student enrollment process, including orientation.
• Analyze STAR 360 and Knowledge Assessment tests to identify levels of student academic performance.
• Collaborate with ELL team on proper placement/scheduling of ELL students.
• Create student schedules to be distributed before classes begin each quarter, following state graduation requirements.
• Monitor open learning lab for APEX students
• Provide timely feedback (24 hours Mon.-Fri.) to APEX students.
• Meet one on one quarterly, at minimum, with all students on caseload.
• Design and develop workshops, small training sessions, and instruct a student success course for credit.
• Register and monitor all students in dual credit or career certification courses prior to their graduation from DORS.
• Utilize intrusive advising to help guide students.
• Utilize a solutions-focused and growth mindset approach.
• Collaborate with school staff in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
• Build trusting relationships with students.
• Maintains an active case file on each student on caseload - maintaining accurate case notes and documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective performance of the schools.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

• The opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in the lives of students with amazing colleagues.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Competitive health care options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Referral bonuses

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred.
• Understanding of Indiana Academic Graduation requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of local college academic requirements and dual credit offerings.
• Considerable knowledge on career certification pathways and training opportunities.
• Ability to review and analyze transcripts
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
• Demonstrated experience in working in an educational or social services environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse populations.
• Experience working with students/clients in advising and developing goals.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools

HEADS UP: A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address)
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references (References should include your supervisor in your current position or most recent prior position.)
• Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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