Academic Advisor (Jr. High)

Duties

Communication Skills

• Communicates and works effectively with staff and parents.

• Provides accurate, well-written communications to staff and parents.

Instructional Leadership

• Communicates and implements the district's mission and goals.

• Sets a vision of excellence for the school.

• Demonstrates high expectations for staff and students.

• Recognizes the qualities of effective instruction.

• Assists staff in evaluating instructional effectiveness and setting goals for improvement.

• Assists in the selection of instructional materials and supplies from District approved list.

• Monitors student progress continually.

• Is a visible presence in the building to staff and students.

• Is continually engaged in school improvement efforts.

• Encourages creativity and innovation to improve student achievement.

• Attends teacher team planning meetings.

• Assists staff in evaluating instructional effectiveness and setting goals for improvement.

• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Organizational Skills

• Provides classroom supervision.

• Supports and implements established building policies, procedures and regulations.

• Supervises lunchroom activities.

• Supervises all after-hour functions in the school.

• Organizes and supervises school assemblies.

• Recommends improvements and changes to the Building Principal in the educational program, instructional materials and supplies.

Student Learning Environment

• Promotes a positive school climate.

• Contributes to the development of a safe and orderly learning environment for students and staff.

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff and community.

• Diligently protects the rights of every child to an equal opportunity for education.

Teacher Performance Improvement

• Conferences regularly with staff members to review performance.

• Effectively evaluates staff according to district plan.

• Attends and contributes to district-level and other professional meetings.

• Encourages professional growth to enhance teacher performance

• Expresses interest and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

• Coaches and counsels staff in helpful and supportive manner.

• Participates in teacher in-service and training programs.

• Provides instructional strategies and guidance.

Professional Growth

• Is personally committed to lifelong learning.

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity.

• Demonstrates a sense of teamwork.

• Serves as a positive role model for students and staff.

• Maintains a professional demeanor.

• Utilizes effective school research in decision making.

Parental Involvement

• Participates in parent workshops, trainings and in-service.

• Communicates school mission and expectations regularly and provides follow-up to reinforce message.

• Promotes and maintains quality community relations.

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License - General Administrative K- 12 Endorsement

• Four years teaching experience

• Knowledge of school curriculum and curriculum development

• Proven record of dynamic educational leadership, including interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff and parents; knowledge of curriculum and instruction; successful teaching experience; ability to be a part of an effective management team; ability to work well in a professional community with high expectations for its students and schools.

Additional Notes

The primary function of the Academic Advisor is to assist in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment and assist students in the improvement of behavior.

How to Apply

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Email Address

hr@joliet86.org

School District

www.joliet86.org

Position Website

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2189

City Website

www.joliet.gov

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/12/2024

Start Date

N/A