Accelschools Academic Support Specialist at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School to support student achievement and culture goals. Responsible for meeting with at-risk students, planning academic programs, and collaborating with staff.
Responsibilities
Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals
Meet with students at-risk for retention and formulate academic success plans with involvement of student and parent/guardian
Plan and promote programs enhancing academic, social, or emotional growth of students
Meet with eighth grade students each semester and mail promotion status updates to parents
Assist students with completion of high school admissions applications
Support educational and behavioral goals of all students including those with IEPs or learning English as a second language
Work with Director of Academics, Parent Liaison, and Dean of Students on discipline, attendance, and academic challenges
Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into lessons and interactions
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
Communicate regularly with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth
Monitor student eligibility for extracurricular activities including league requirements
Meet with scholars and parents to discuss test results and develop academic improvement plans
Qualification
Minimum
Required
Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling Endorsement on a Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree with Valid Teaching Certificate
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ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.