What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Counselor position at Pacificaoc?
ACADEMIC COUNSELORJob Title : Academic CounselorOffice / Department : AcademicsReports to : Dean of StudentsJob SummaryFaculty and staff teach students to think and live well in the ethos of Pacifica's Core Beliefs and Approach to Teaching and Learning. The Academic Support Specialist has the responsibility of providing support for students with learning differences. S / he works closely with the Dean of Students, Principal, the Faculty, and Dean of Academics.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupporting Students with Learning PlansSupports students who have IEPs, 504 plans, and Educational Psychologist Assessments by creating Learning Plans for students based on what the school is equipped to provide, coordinating testing accommodations, providing consistent academic coaching, and proactively working to develop the skills necessary to operate independently and successfully.Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs.Secure standardized testing accommodations for qualifying students.Academic Advisement & DevelopmentOversee Study Hall Operations including peer tutoring, study skills intervention, and make-up testing.Has a caseload of 9th grades for 4-year planning shared with the Dean of Students.Study-skills development in both one-on-one and in groups, particularly focused on lower classmen, in particular 9th grade students in study hall.Direct one-on-one and / or small-group instruction for students in need of academic support.Works closely with other Academic Counselor and Dean of Students to provide early identification of students for academic intervention to address and meet their academic needs.Lead Student Support Team quarterly meetings focused on low-performing students.Initiate and schedule parent conferences as needed.Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals.Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments.Recommend in-school and community resources for identified students.Work with professionals outside the school to support students.Pursue professional development opportunities.Attend conferences and professional meetings in order to remain current with industry trends.Participate in committee, department, and staff meetings as well as school-sponsored events that would benefit from your area of expertise.Be involved in the school community at large.Uphold and implement the school's mission and culture as outlined in Pacifica's Core Beliefs & Approach to Teaching & Learning, Staff Handbook, Student Handbook, etc.Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Principal.Qualification RequirementsPupil Personnel Services Credential or MA in Educational CounselingBachelor's degree2-10 years prior experience teaching in independent / private schools or at the college levelCapable of teaching all / most levels of the subject, demonstrating a mastery of current pedagogyA sincere enjoyment of working with teenagersExceptionally capable in both written and oral communicationExcellent organizational and presentation skillsTechnologically savvyProven success at working collaboratively with colleaguesPassionate about the chosen field of study and the mission of PacificaOVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITIESIn addition to the essential duties and shared responsibilities outlined above, this role is responsible for serving as event owner or event support for the following events as well as leading or participating in the following teams and / or committees : Event Owner : Study HallEvent Support : New Triton DayTeams / Committees Participant : Student Support TeamAnchors Aweigh Team#J-18808-Ljbffr
