American Leadership Academy- Mesa North is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Academics for the 2024-2025 school year.
Candidates must possess a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversees and directs campus Student Services department
Coordinates with Campus Director and District to develop strategic plan and goals for Student Services department
Serves as campus administrative lead for: enrollment; registration; student and course scheduling; academic counseling; graduation requirements; credit awarding; college admissions, testing, and scholarships; and post-high school transition
Abides by policies as set forth by ALA Board, SIS and Academic Team
Oversees campus enrollment process in coordination with the ALA district office
Campus lead for campus tours and enrollment outreach programs
Oversees campus registration process in coordination with district office
Processes student transfers and ensures transfer students are on track to meet school and state requirements for graduation
Oversees student and course scheduling
Serves as campus lead for student academic scheduling
Guides students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans
Makes necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for student abilities and aligned with educational and career plans
Reviews and provides feedback to ALA Course Catalogs in coordination with the Director and the ALA Chief Academic Officer
Coordinates with the district office to ensure all courses offered meet Arizona state requirements
Oversees academic counseling
Assists in planning and/or promotion of programs which enhance academic, social or emotional growth of students (Career Fair, Graduation, scholarship opportunities etc.
)
Refers students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources
Meets with students on a routine basis to ensure on-track status to meet graduation requirements as outlined by district and state guidelines
Monitors and meets with ‘at risk’ students as needed, and if appropriate, formulates plan of action for success involving students and parents
Develops academic contracts and follow up with students as needed to ensure progress
Leads / support campus programs that support student achievement
Oversees student graduation requirements
Serves as campus lead for graduation activities
Ensures that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admissions
Prepares and validates lists of students eligible to graduate
Assists campus Director in preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates for Honors Programs and Graduation
Ensures transfer students are on track to meet school and state requirements for graduation
Coordinates with Assistant Directors of Academics to manage dual-enrollment / con-current enrollment programs
Administers campus programs for awarding course credit in coordination with the campus Director
Monitors students’ attendance and administers credit withholding decision process for students with excessive absences
Assesses on-line, home school, transfer, or other academic programs of transfer or new enrollments for awarding of credit toward programs
Oversees programs supporting college admissions, testing, and scholarships
Assists students with completion of college admissions and applications
Schedules assessments related to post-secondary education (e.
g.
, PSAT)
Oversees programs supporting student post-high school transition
Assists in development of post-secondary educational plans in accordance with interests, abilities and career plans
Guides and counsels individuals and groups of students through the development of education and career plans (ECAP)
Schedules assessment related to post-secondary education (eg.
, ASVAB)
Compiles and submits student College Career Readiness Indicator (CCRI) to the Arizona Department of Education as appropriate
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Education/Psychology/School Counseling (or related field)
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Preferred Requirements:
Master's Degree in School Counseling
Valid AZ Teaching Certificate with School Counselor Endorsement
At least 5 years experience in a 7-12 environment providing academic counseling services
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience.
We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.
If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.
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If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.
one.