# Academic Support Specialist

**Company**: ACCEL Schools
**Location**: Cleveland, Ohio
**Salary**: $50,000 - 60,000
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Academic Support Specialist at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio. The specialist will work to create a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students.

**Responsibilities:**

- Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.

- Meet with students who are at-risk for retention each marking period and formulate a plan of action for academic success with the involvement of the student and parent/guardian.

- Plan and promote programs that enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students.

- Meet with eighth-grade students once each semester and mail updates on their promotion status to their parents.

- Assist students with the completion of high school admissions applications.

- Support the educational and behavioral goals of all students, including those with an Individualized Education Plan or those learning English as a second language.

- Work in conjunction with the Director of Academics, Parent Liaison, and Dean of Students with students who are referred for discipline, attendance, and academic challenges.

- Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.

- Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.

- Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.

- Monitor student eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities.

- Meet with scholars and parents to discuss test results and develop academic improvement plans.

- Assist the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates.

- Aid students in developing high school and post-secondary educational plans.

- Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.

- Ensure accurate information is maintained in each student's permanent, cumulative record.

- Consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students.

- Participate, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective implementation of the K-8 social emotional learning program.

- Evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program.

- Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.

- Assist and coordinate the RTI and MTSS programs.

- Develop a capstone program for promotion from 8th grade.

- Create and implement a foundational Social Emotional Curriculum.

- Facilitate Retention Protocols, including retention meetings with teachers and families.

- Develop 8th-grade to High School programming.

- Manage student behaviors with the implementation of innovative restorative justice practices.

**Requirements:**

- Master's Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling Endorsement on a Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate.

- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree with Valid Teaching Certificate.

**Benefits:**

- Salary range: $50,000 - 60,000.

- Paid time off.

- Retirement contributions.

- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.

- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).

- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Voluntary short-term disability insurance.

- Voluntary long-term disability insurance.

- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

## Skills

### Required
- Guidance & Counseling
- School Counseling
- Teaching

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