Virtual Success Coach

 

About the Team

Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is a fulltime, online option for students that need to catch-up and cross the finish line to high school graduation. Gateway is a proud member of the Accel Schools network, with decades of experience serving students virtually throughout the United States. Join this exciting movement and watch students explore, grow, and learn in an innovative public-school option, at home. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.  ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents in Ohio

Daytime role: 8:15am - 4:15pm EST

About the Opportunity

• Support new and returning students and families through the onboarding process and completion of required tasks
• Review transcripts and offer guidance to students and families on class selections in order to support career advising, create a schedule, and confirm grade level placement
• Ongoing course planning and academic support as required
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school administration in developing plans to address barriers to full achievement of attendance, academic, and behavioral goals
• Facilitate Advisory sessions and implementation of a Life Skills curriculum
• Responsible for tracking and reporting data as directed by supervisor
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and other school staff to ascertain students’ academic needs and create an academic remediation plan and provide support towards completion of plan
• Work with overage students and develop plan to help get back on track for graduation in coordination with teachers
• Provide research-based strategies to give students and parents the necessary skills and knowledge to help them communicate effectively with teachers and administrators in order to ensure student goals are met
• Facilitate individual and group training/support and provide academic resources to help students increase academic achievement
• Collaborate with students regularly to check in on progress in classes, keeping students accountable for achieving their academics, attendance, engagement, and behavioral goals
• Work in Partnership with teachers and parents on evaluation of student progress and implementation of student objectives
• Maintain effective communication with teaching staff on student progress and concerns
• Conduct conferences with parents and students
• Prepare for and/or attend student gatherings
• Provide parent workshops and other activities to ensure quality delivery of services
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance, progress, needs, and academic support
• Travels to support testing efforts within the state as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

• Preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Services, Related Field
• 2+ years of experience in the 9-12 educational setting
• 2+ years of experience in working with at-risk-youth
• Willing to obtain a substitute teaching license through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to