# Academic Support Specialist

**Company**: ACCEL Schools
**Location**: Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School - High School Campus
**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 Academic Support Specialist will relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.

Key responsibilities include:

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

- Planning and promoting programs that enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students

- Meeting with eighth-grade students once each semester and mailing updates on their promotion status to their parents

- Assisting students with the completion of high school admissions applications

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

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

- Implementing school-wide culture expectations and norms

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

- Monitoring student eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities

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

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

- Aiding students in developing high school and post-secondary educational plans

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

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

- Consulting with and serving as a resource for students, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students

- Participating in Special Education meetings and Section 504 plans

- Evaluating and revising the building guidance and counseling program

- Understanding, accepting, abiding by, and implementing the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities

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

## Skills

### Required
- Guidance & Counseling
- School Counseling
- Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate

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