Learning and Development Advisor Job at ASU Preparatory Academy
ASU Preparatory Academy Mesa, AZ 85212
$52,500 - $62,000 a year
What about learning drives us to do more than deliver the lesson? Maybe we’re overachievers. Or maybe we just know what real impact looks like. Each one of us has seen passion win over fear, vision become relentless focus and belief in human potential make it all the way to the finish line.
As part of Arizona State University’s charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.
The Microschool Personalized Learning Advisor (PLA) serves as the main point of contact for an assigned group of students in the ASU Prep Microschool Local and Hybrid programs to guide and advise students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. The high school PLA will lead cohorts of 9th-12th grade students, four days a week at either the ASU MIX Center, ASU West campus, ASU Tempe campus, or ASU Prep Downtown Phoenix campus. The elementary PLA will lead a cohort of 3rd-6th grade students three days a week at the ASU Prep Polytechnic STEM Academy location, and may support one other location one-day a week. The PLA is a content generalist that will counsel, motivate, and advise in order to help all students meet their own educational and personal goals. At the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives, as well as the Microschool Program Manager, the PLA shares responsibility for all aspects of the Microschool program including, but not limited to: academic and social-emotional curricular programming, the collaboration with ASU Prep’s Digital content teachers, as well as ASU Faculty to implement innovative cross-curricular projects, collection and communication of student academic and behavioral data to analyze and communicate with families, and assessing individualized student progress. The PLA will provide academic guidance and support to ASU Prep Digital students in all subject areas, as well as plan and implement engaging in-person project-based instructional and activities, in support of the digital curriculum, ASU Prep’s Profile of a Learner competencies, and/or college and career pathways. PLA assists in the day to day operations of the Microschool program(s) of which they are assigned. The PLA assists in the instructional guidance of the Microschool program in full alignment and partnership with ASU Prep Digital, local experts, and ASU collaborating faculty.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
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LOCATION:
Primary: ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic Campus (Mesa); may be asked to assist at other sites
POSITION SUMMARY:
As part of Arizona State University’s charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.
The Microschool Personalized Learning Advisor (PLA) serves as the main point of contact for an assigned group of students in the ASU Prep Microschool Local and Hybrid programs to guide and advise students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. The high school PLA will lead cohorts of 9th-12th grade students, four days a week at either the ASU MIX Center, ASU West campus, ASU Tempe campus, or ASU Prep Downtown Phoenix campus. The elementary PLA will lead a cohort of 3rd-6th grade students three days a week at the ASU Prep Polytechnic STEM Academy location, and may support one other location one-day a week. The PLA is a content generalist that will counsel, motivate, and advise in order to help all students meet their own educational and personal goals. At the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives, as well as the Microschool Program Manager, the PLA shares responsibility for all aspects of the Microschool program including, but not limited to: academic and social-emotional curricular programming, the collaboration with ASU Prep’s Digital content teachers, as well as ASU Faculty to implement innovative cross-curricular projects, collection and communication of student academic and behavioral data to analyze and communicate with families, and assessing individualized student progress. The PLA will provide academic guidance and support to ASU Prep Digital students in all subject areas, as well as plan and implement engaging in-person project-based instructional and activities, in support of the digital curriculum, ASU Prep’s Profile of a Learner competencies, and/or college and career pathways. PLA assists in the day to day operations of the Microschool program(s) of which they are assigned. The PLA assists in the instructional guidance of the Microschool program in full alignment and partnership with ASU Prep Digital, local experts, and ASU collaborating faculty.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching, academic coaching, social-emotional counseling, and/or college-going support for students.
Project-Based Learning experience preferred.
Flex classroom/Modern classroom experience, and/or Design-Thinking background preferred.
Content experience in: Humanities, Science, Math, English, Foreign Language, Electives, and Professional Guidance/College Readiness.
Experience with innovative technologies and online learning, highly preferred.
Mesa specifically: Experience in mixed media arts, digital media and/or filmmaking highly preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, desired but not required.
Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teacher of record for the PBL elective class, and is responsible for the entirety of daily programming.
Spends 80% of working hours in direct contact with students and/or guardians in-person, and 20% via phone calls, or Zoom meetings.
Responsible for implementation of an innovative cross-curricular quarterly exhibition of work created with students and ASU Prep Digital teachers and ASU faculty.
Responsible for teaching one Project-Based Learning elective course (aligned to digital curriculum or college and career pathways), and supporting students in taking concurrent college courses.
Supports ASU Prep Digital teachers in all subject areas, acting as an intermediary, advocate, and/or organization support.
Directly supports an assigned group of students to serve as point of contact for student onboarding once the initial enrollment process is completed.
Responsible for the development of full-day programming, including, but not limited to: thematic projects, community-building activities, academic coaching, social emotional mini-lessons and presentations to support students’ progress towards ASU Prep’s Profile of a Learner competencies.
Implement Restorative Practices and develop behavior management systems, in collaboration with the Program Manager.
Takes students through the ASU Prep Digital Student Orientation either individually or as a group, and plans in-person orientation and team building activities for the specific site.
Provides individualized support to all Microschool students based on identified risk factors/needs including academic, socio-emotional, and other potential issues, and helps to develop individual plans for success.
Works with each assigned student weekly to develop an evolving ILP (Individualized Learning Plan) to include realistic goals that will contribute to the academic and personal success in high school; develop relationships that foster development conversations; motivate students to achieve educational goals.
Conducts ILP progress sessions with students and their families a minimum of 2x throughout the school year.
Counsels and advises students in-person, as well as by phone, email, text and other available online technologies.
Closely tracks students’ progress on ASU Prep’s LMS (Canvas), through communication and analytics, to ensure class attendance and academic progress, and provides communication with students, families and instructors.
Works with students to ensure a solid academic plan and ensure continued enrollment in the program.
Provides counseling on college and career preparation and resources at key points in support with ASU Prep Counselors or Learning Success Coaches prior to graduation.
Works with Program Manager to conduct virtual information sessions, open houses, and other community events, as assigned.
Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implements solutions; escalates unresolved problems and follows up to ensure resolution of each issue.
Works collaboratively with other departments and services, across ASU Prep as well as ASU to understand processes, systems, and services and to resolve student issues.
Works with the Program Manager, an on-site Learning Facilitator and ASU Prep Digital team on successful student support.
Provides proper and thorough documentation of interactions and processes as they evolve through ASU Prep Digital weekly Infinite Campus documentation protocol.
Site visits with families, if and when needed.
Acts as a liaison between student, digital teachers, family, and Program Manager.
Participates in all program meetings, trainings, and committees, as scheduled.
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Exceptional customer service, advising and counseling skills.
Demonstrated ability to lesson plan and develop student academic and/or social-emotional programs.
Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel.
Ability to build open and honest relationships through excellent verbal and written communication.
Commitment to excellence in providing student services.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to be adventurous, creative, and open minded.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Proficiency with technology, computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability using the internet and social media websites.
Knowledge and background with Design Thinking and/or Project Based Learning preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
TRAVEL:
Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
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