QUALIFICATIONS:

The role of the school academic advisor can be fulfilled by individuals who hold any of the following credentials:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate
• Middle school/high school experience preferred
• Have ability to relate positively with students, teachers and parents
• Have ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following identify duties of the academic advisor:

• To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans, which may include:

• Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period and, if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent;
• Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent informational programs;
• Meeting with seniors and communicating updates on their graduation status to their parents;
• Working with students who have discipline, attendance and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents or administrators;
• Insuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission;
• Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans;
• Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities and career plans;
• Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications;
• Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request;
• Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for Graduation;
• Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s permanent, cumulative record; and
• Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.

• To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needs
• To consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding developmental needs of students, which may include:

• Identification and referral of students for Child Study Meetings;
• Creation and oversight of Section 504 plans;
• Active participation in Special Education meetings
• Work with teachers to better help them understand students with physical or emotional challenges.

• To refer students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources;
• To participate in, coordinate, conduct activities which contribute to the effective implementation of the high school component of the K-12 guidance curriculum;
• To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program;
• To oversee the development of a District Assessment Program, scheduling, and the interpretation of testing and assessment results related to career guidance; and
• To continue personal professional growth and development.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration

COMPENSATION:

Based on experience and negotiated with the Forest Area Community Schools’ Board of Education

TO APPLY:

Send letter of interest and resume to Mike Moran, Principal, Forest Area Community Schools, 7741 Shippy Rd, Fife Lake, MI 49633 or mmoran@forestarea.org