ACCEL Schools is seeking 6th - 12th Grade Mentors for online charter school Peak Prep.  Peak Prep uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. 

The Mentor effectively advises students and motivates them to achieve their full attendance, academic, and behavioral goals. In adherence to the school philosophy and policies and rules of the governing bodies, the Mentor explains and offers guidance to students on class selection, requirements for success, and career paths.

Duties include

• Serve as the primary point of contact for school administration in developing plans to address barriers to full achievement of attendance, academic, and behavioral goals.
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication with teaching staff on student progress, truancy and attendance and concerns
• Conduct virtual and in-person conferences with parents and students
• Participate in the Admissions Counseling process for applicants and students
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school administration in developing plans to address barriers to full achievement of attendance, academic, and behavioral goals.
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication with teaching staff on student progress, truancy and attendance and concerns
• Conduct virtual and in-person conferences with parents and student
• Participate in the Admissions Counseling process for applicants and students
• • Review transcripts
  • Assist students and families with course selection
  • Answer questions about the school program
• Assist with student post-secondary and vocational pursuits. Conduct interest surveys, advise on vocational paths, SAT/ACT sign-up and preparation, SAT/ACT testing location identification, career and college fair events.
• Prepare for, attend, and/or chaperone student gatherings such as open houses, graduation exercises, field trips.
• Prepare transcript information for students who do not complete the school year
• Gather, maintain, and submit all student information and forms in a professional and timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field
• Current California teaching license
• Prior experience working as a teacher tutor, counselor, or mentor to youth
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student transcript data to make sound decisions;
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to work with a distributed workforce and clientele
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• California residence

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