Academic Coach jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing effective leadership to all students in regards to promoting and enhancing their academic, personal, social and career development. 

ABOUT RCS:

Resurrection Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian college-preparatory school located in Loveland, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by Rez.Church, Resurrection Christian School serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade. RCS is the largest Christian school in Northern Colorado, serving nearly 900 families from 19 communities over a 25-mile radius. School enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year Pre-K through 12th is approximately 1,400 students. RCS is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); AdvancED.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES - Assist the RCS School Principal with:

Organizational Leadership

· Meet with students and parents prior to and during the registration process, informing the students of classes relative to course selection. Schedule students in appropriate classes depending on post-secondary plans in conjunction with parents, teachers and administration. 

· In conjunction with the High School Principal, develop a master schedule and individual student schedules.

· Make recommendations to students regarding class selection that take into consideration the student’s abilities, background and interests.

· Meet with students individually or in groups to discuss credits, courses and entrance exams required by future colleges and technical schools.

· Provide students with sources for vocational/technical, career, college, military information and work. 

· In conjunction with the High School Principal, organize, interpret and administer interest and achievement testing for the students.

· Lead with coordinating and setting up visits for representatives from colleges, technical schools, the military services, etc.

· Assist in coordinating and administering standardized testing.

· Serve as a liaison for parents/families regarding student success.

· In conjunction with the registrar; supervise and maintain cumulative records, ensuing accurate transcripts.

· Support 1:1 family meetings for students.

· Facilitate accurate and personalized schedules for students.

· In conjunction with administration, make recommendations toward the course catalog. 

· Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all policies, procedures and handbooks of RCS.  Support updates to the advising manual.

· Administer the policies of the Board of Education and rules and regulation of the school district under the direction of the principal and superintendent. 

· Provide a school environment that is Christ-centered, safe, professional, academically challenging, and encouraging.

· Maintain professional and effective relationships with the administrative team.

SKILLS: 

· Skilled at oral and written communication. 

· Skilled at basic math.

· Skilled at personal computer and keyboarding. 

· Skilled at customer service including attentive and active listening with all staff, students, parents/guardians and community members. 

· Skilled at critical thinking and problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE:

· Knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth by the Colorado Board of Education and ACSI Practices in Christian Schools.

· Knowledge of mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect.

· Knowledge about career, post-secondary education options.

· Knowledge about current literature and best practices that relate to improving student achievement, behavior, social and emotional functioning. 

· Knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other department related software packages.

ABILITIES:

· Able to recognize child abuse and child neglect signs and symptoms. 

· Able to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 

· Able to manage multiple priorities and multi-task with frequent interruptions.

· Able to diffuse and manage stressful situations.

· Able to work in a team environment and works effectively with other departments to accomplish goals. 

· Able to work independently with little or no supervision. 

OTHER:

· All other duties designated. 

RCS' Statement of Faith - Please read prior to completing the application.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: Starting at $55,000-60,000

Benefit Eligibility:

All salaried employees working 30 or more hours per work week are considered full-time and eligible to receive the benefits listed in the Benefits section. Benefits are available the first day of the month following the hire date.

Available Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Voluntary Dental Insurance

• Voluntary Vision Insurance

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• PTO

• Sick Time

DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted through 4/15/24

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in education or related field with a Master’s degree in school counseling or related field is preferred.  Must have or be eligible for an ACSI Administrative Certificate and the Colorado School Administrative License. A minimum of five years classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Must have excellent planning skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and able to adapt to changing environments and priorities. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work productively and meet benchmarks and goals in a timely fashion. Strong interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and management skills are required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Academic Advisor position requires intermittent physical activity including standing, walking, bending kneeling stooping, crouching and lifting of up to 40lbs on occasion. Must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must possess normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.