What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Advocate | Grades 6-12 position at Greater Atlanta Christian School?
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Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier, independent, PreK-12th grade school located just outside metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, recognized for teaching quality, as well as exceptional arts and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of inspired, generous leaders. We are a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to caring for one another on a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, and our faith in the collective pursuit to Be Greater. The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant to the President provides high-level administrative support to the President of the school, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the Office of the President. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing the President’s schedule, handling communications, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with special projects. This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, organizational skills, and a commitment to the mission and values of GAC.
Essential Functions
Student Support: Provide academic support and guidance to students in grades 6-12, offering one-on-one assistance, mentoring, and group facilitation to ensure understanding and mastery of curriculum.
Individualized Learning Plans: Work with students, teachers, and families to create personalized learning plans, setting academic goals, and strategies that lead to success
Collaboration: Collaborate with principals and teachers to identify students who may need additional support, monitor progress, and communicate regularly about student needs, progress, assignments, and testing.
Advocacy and Mentoring: Serve as an advocate for students, ensuring their voices are heard and their academic, social, and emotional needs are met.
Behavioral and Emotional Support: Help students develop emotional resilience, self-advocacy, and effective study habits to enhance overall academic success.
Progress Monitoring: Track students’ academic performance, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement, and coordinate interventions as needed.
Family Engagement: Engage with parents or guardians to share progress reports, provide resources, and foster a partnership for student success.
Data Analysis: Utilize student performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and to inform interventions.
Professional Development: Attend workshops, training sessions, and meetings to stay current on best practices for supporting middle and high school students’ academic development.
Qualifications
GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including: All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.
Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.
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Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier, independent, PreK-12th grade school located just outside metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, recognized for teaching quality, as well as exceptional arts and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of inspired, generous leaders. We are a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to caring for one another on a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, and our faith in the collective pursuit to Be Greater. The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant to the President provides high-level administrative support to the President of the school, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the Office of the President. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing the President’s schedule, handling communications, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with special projects. This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, organizational skills, and a commitment to the mission and values of GAC.
Essential Functions
Student Support: Provide academic support and guidance to students in grades 6-12, offering one-on-one assistance, mentoring, and group facilitation to ensure understanding and mastery of curriculum.
Individualized Learning Plans: Work with students, teachers, and families to create personalized learning plans, setting academic goals, and strategies that lead to success
Collaboration: Collaborate with principals and teachers to identify students who may need additional support, monitor progress, and communicate regularly about student needs, progress, assignments, and testing.
Advocacy and Mentoring: Serve as an advocate for students, ensuring their voices are heard and their academic, social, and emotional needs are met.
Behavioral and Emotional Support: Help students develop emotional resilience, self-advocacy, and effective study habits to enhance overall academic success.
Progress Monitoring: Track students’ academic performance, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement, and coordinate interventions as needed.
Family Engagement: Engage with parents or guardians to share progress reports, provide resources, and foster a partnership for student success.
Data Analysis: Utilize student performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and to inform interventions.
Professional Development: Attend workshops, training sessions, and meetings to stay current on best practices for supporting middle and high school students’ academic development.
Qualifications
- Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Must align with the beliefs, values, and mission of GAC
- Strong understanding of Christian education and commitment to the values and mission of the school
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of five years experience working with students in grades 6-12, preferably in academic support or advisory capacity
- Understanding of psychological evaluations
- Ability to build relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff
- Knowledge of academic interventions, instructional strategies, and differentiated learning
- Empathy and a passion for supporting student success
- Uncompromising commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Highly collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail
- High degree of professionalism and discretion, especially when handling sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve complex changes and challenges
- Work well under pressure using good judgment
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with the flexibility to shift priorities
- Full-time, 10-month position, with occasional evening or weekend commitments for family meetings or workshops
- May involve occasional travel for school-related activities or professional development
- Successful background, drug and alcohol screening, and reference checks
- Acknowledgment of and agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant
GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including: All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.
Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.
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