Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Provide virtual assistance to students and guardians/Learning Coaches regarding course selection and scheduling.

• Act as the primary contact for addressing student concerns across various subject areas as well as non-academic issues.

• Become knowledgeable about course and credit prerequisites and collaborate with the School Counselor to establish counseling procedures for middle and high school students.

• Conduct welcome calls to new students and keep grade-level teachers updated on enrollments.

• Oversee grade-level escalations, communication, participation, attendance, and truancy matters.

• Relay attendance expectations to caretakers and make necessary adjustments to attendance records.

• Guide students and families in academic matters, career planning, and graduation requirements.

• Assist in course selection and the formulation of four-year graduation plans.

• Provide advice to students regarding course drops and schedule changes while adhering to school policies.

• Collect and forward student records in coordination with administrative assistants and previous educational institutions.

• Facilitate access for families to school and community resources.

• Support the development of Academic Plans.

• Implement initiatives aimed at addressing interpersonal adjustment challenges.

• Engage in crisis prevention and management planning and be an active member of the Student Support Team.

• Identify students who may be at risk or in crisis and serve as their primary contact along with their families.

• Maintain each student’s Personal Learning Plan.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of student records.

• Assist families during the withdrawal process and gather relevant withdrawal data.

• Report and refer critical incidents in compliance with legal, administrative, and ethical standards.

• Support teachers with mid-semester enrollments and the integration of previous grades, credits, and evaluations.

• Contribute to professional development initiatives for teachers and staff.

• Assist in proctoring and monitoring participation in mandatory state assessments.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preference for Michigan teacher certification, though not mandated by MDE.

• Michigan residency is preferred.

• Proficient in technology, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Highly organized and punctual.

• Focused on student and family needs.

• Demonstrated flexibility.

• Proven capability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

• History of being a collaborative team player.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with students, parents, staff, and a diverse community.

• Required attendance at in-person events, including State Testing, with possible overnight travel throughout the school year.

• Willingness to work occasional evening hours as needed.

• Capability to work remotely if required.

• Must have access to a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a tuition-free K–12 online public school environment.

• Option for remote/home-office work.

• Possible occasional evening hours to support families.

• Reimbursement for travel expenses or overnight travel related to mandatory in-person events, including State Testing.