College and Career Teacher (School Counselor PK-12 or BCIT PK-12)

Company: PA Cyber
Location: Midland
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Academy (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12)JOB TITLE: College and Career TeacherCLASSIFICATION: ExemptREPORTS TO: Principal (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12)JOB GOAL:The College and Career Teacher facilitates and monitors student progress in our college and career courses and encourages student exploration into various career paths. The College and Career Teacher works with students to assess work, provide support of course content, and offer feedback according to student need and prescribed policies. Teachers are responsible for maintaining student records, monitoring needed remediation, communicating with students, and working with Academic Advisors to determine course placement. The College and Career Teacher will provide group and individual student tutoring sessions based on student need and request. The College and Career Teacher will communicate on a regular basis with Academic leadership, the Curriculum Department, Guidance Department, Academic Advisors, students, and families.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* Valid and active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in subject area and/or valid and active Pennsylvania Certification in School Counseling; school counseling certification preferred.* Bachelor's Degree* Job related experience preferred.* Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Orient students to their course, communicate course requirements, and monitor student progress and pacing.* Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned course or courses.* Understand the diverse backgrounds and needs of PA Cyber students and families.* Facilitate and hold weekly office hours and tutoring session for students.* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.* Work with the curriculum department to make sure curricular material is aligned to all applicable state standards, assessment anchors, and eligible content.* Create content and assessments as assigned by the curriculum department and/or supervisor.* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the college and career software program utilized within the college and career courses.* Work with the guidance department to highlight and communicate relevant student events centered around college and/or career opportunities to families.* Monitor and evaluate student progress to determine appropriate course pacing.* Recommend and implement developmentally appropriate programs, activities, and interventions to individual students as necessary.* Collaborate with other administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, academic advisors, family members, and community agencies to assist students with educational planning.* Communicate student progress on a regular basis to students and families.* Provide detailed feedback in a timely manner for all course work submitted.* Plan and participate in various college and career events throughout the state.* Assist in the development of activities and programs for college and career awareness, exploration, and preparation for students and families.* Administer state assessments as assigned by the state assessment coordinator and/or supervisor - teachers may be asked to travel, including overnight travel, for these assessments.* Attend all required onsite trainings, meetings, in-service days, and professional development days in person.* Attend all required online trainings, meetings, in-service days, and professional development days from your assigned workstation.* Return all emails, phone calls, and all types of correspondence in a 24-hour time frame.* Implement student IEPs, GIEPs, and 504 Plans and attend meetings as needed.* Maintain a thorough understanding of the various technologies and systems utilized within the school.* Submit progress updates to students, parents, and Academic Advisors as assigned/requested.* Function as the primary point of contact for all students on their roster* Show an active interest in student success by building a positive relationship with students and families.* Perform any additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor, Principal, Curriculum Department, and administrationPHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties may be assigned, as necessary.PDN-993d6108-e26a-4776-af84-6ee1a208022e

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