Academic Counselor Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Concord, NC (Job ID 25020)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Academic Counselor, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Reports to the campus Assistant Director for Student Services
• Performs duties as an academic counselor and staff member in the Student Service department, including but not limited to student and course scheduling; academic counseling; identifying and tracking graduation requirements; awarding credit; college preparation; testing; scholarships; and post-high school transition.
• Plans and executes initiatives related to enrollment outreach and campus tours to prospective families.
• Plans and promotes programs that support student achievement and post HS transition.
• Assists with processing student transfers.
• Conducts course scheduling and guiding students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities, and career plans.
• Develops Education Career Action Plans for students assigned by AD Student Services
• Performs graduation planning, including developing diploma lists and identifying honor graduates, and scheduling and planning graduation events, parent night meetings, and awards ceremonies.
• Prepares and validates lists of students eligible to graduate.
• Meets with students on a routine basis to ensure on-track status to meet graduation requirements as outlined by district and state guidelines.
• Ensure that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admissions and assist with applications as needed.
• Monitors and meets with "at risk" students as needed, and if appropriate, formulates plan of action for success involving students, parents and/or teachers.
• Monitors students' attendance and provides input related to credit withholding decisions for students with excessive absences.
• Assists with coordinating and monitoring assessments for post-secondary education (e.g., PSAT, ASVAB)
• Compiles and submits student College Career Readiness Indicator (CCRI) data for submission to the North Carolina Department of Education
• Performs administrative tasks (e.g., filing, generating reports, mailing, etc.) as needed for all of student service department.
• Mails test results and student service documents as needed.
• Cross trains as needed with other members of the Student Services Department
• Performs other duties as assigned.

School/Community Relations

• Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums. Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records. Participates in parent communication activities.
• Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required)

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative.
• Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education-related field (e.g., Education, School Counseling, etc.)
• Master's Degree in Secondary School Counseling, Secondary School Administration, or Similar areas of study
• At least three years experience in a grade 7-12 counseling environment
• Five years experience in a grade 7-12 counseling environment
• NC School Counseling endorsement

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.