Academic Advisor

Greenbush Virtual Academy is looking for a licensed school counselor to serve as an academic advisor for one of our regional programs serving Kansas schools. The Academic Advisor will assist in the coordination of all aspects of the virtual program with partner school districts while providing advisement to students.

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2024. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Minimum licensure requirement for this position is Kansas Teacher Licensure in any content area with a minimum of two years of teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have a school counseling or administrative endorsement and/or similar experiences.

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management and operation of the Greenbush Virtual Academy (GVA). He/She will assist with the promotion of the program as well as related reports. He/She serves as an educational resource person. The Academic Advisor will be assigned a group of students with whom they will work with GVA teachers and district staff to facilitate student learning and success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

A valid driver’s license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

Preferred:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.

2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Southeast East Kansas Education Service Center (SEKESC).

3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.

5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.

6. Maintain professional relationships with families.

7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.

8. Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.

9. Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.

10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.

11. Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or designee.

12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent benefit package: Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their families can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1320 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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