academy advisory specialist (grades 9th & 10th)

ACS Athens, a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values, is seeking to recruit an Academy Advisory Specialist (advisory takes place within a classroom setting). The Specialist reports to the Head of Academic and College Guidance.

DUTIES:

• Runs and manages the Advisory class with 9th and 10th grade students.

• Makes available to students’ opportunities for individual and/or group counseling for personal, social and academic challenges.

• Communicates with parents the progress of the students.

• Maintains a detailed, informative Moodle Shell for the Advisory course in accordance with the departmental standards and benchmarks.

• Monitors progress on Unifrog and helps students register for the platform.

• Provides essential information to teachers about students which will result in desirable classroom relationships.

• Works extensively with the Media Studio and the Institute to facilitate the recording, editing and creation of the ACS Student "Knowledge Series" videos.

• Provides guidance to students when selecting courses for the succeeding year.

• Assists students and parents in creating and updating Academic Paths.

• Conducts informative sessions directed toward issues of concern to the student body (i.e. study skills groups, bullying, etc.);

• Attends Advisory meetings with the counseling team.

• Facilitates new student orientation.

• Monitors quarterly progress reports.

• Assists students with summer program applications and volunteering opportunities. 

• Identifies students with potential to receive academic or athletic scholarships in the future.

• Assists with presentations to parents (new parent orientation, College evening, etc.). 

• Attends all relevant Professional Development meetings.

• Keeps the Head of Academic and College Guidance abreast of all relevant issues.

• Collaborates with the OLP department to facilitate smooth progress of students with learning differences.

• Works closely with the Head of Social - Emotional Learning as needed regarding student socio-emotional wellbeing.

• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Teaching certification or equivalent in Guidance Counseling/School Counseling.

• Academic degrees from an accredited University/College in relevant field (MA).

• At least two years of relevant teaching experience.

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and written, in English.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality as necessary. 

• Knowledge of technological tools; word, excel, Moodle.