NorthStar Academies - Academic Advisor - Palm Springs, FL

NorthStar Academies in Palm Springs, FL is seeking an Academic Advisor for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy!

About EdisonLearning and NorthStar Academies

NorthStar Academies (NSA) are public charter schools governed by the Governing Board of NorthStar Academies. The NSA board has entered into an agreement with EdisonLearning to manage the NSA Schools.

EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company’s comprehensive content, resources and support include 150+ full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning’s work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.

Our organization’s growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people – both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company – making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.

The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values

Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience—provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.

Job Summary:

The Academic Advisor operates in accordance with the NorthStar Academies Seven Non-negotiables and collaborates with team members to implement with fidelity, the five domains that are central to EdisonLearning’s Achievement Framework Model. The Academic Advisor works collectively to implement all Standard Operating Procedures, systems, processes, and practices that are in alignment with the company’s and school’s vision, mission, core values and strategic goals.  

The Academic Advisor’s goal is to ensure students receive the appropriate support and interventions based on each student’s individual needs. The Academic Advisor also assists incoming and currently enrolled students to evaluate transcripts, determine transferable credits, ensures that students are placed in the required graduation and postsecondary preparation classes as well as ensures students are administered the relevant state and in-house assessments.

Because building relationships is a critical component the role requires the Academic Advisor to collaborate with team members to keep a precise record of each student’s academic progress, analyze student data and meet with students and parents periodically to provide feedback and guidance toward successful completion of all Florida Department of Education high school graduation requirement and students post-secondary transition plans.

Essential Academic Advisor Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in all required district professional development and as assigned by the principal;
• Adheres to and promotes the implementation of all schoolwide programs;
• Reviews and evaluates, placement tests, student transcripts and certifications;
• Develops student schedules based on graduation requirements and career goals;
• Manages and acts as p