Fusion Global Academy Post Secondary Readiness Counselor - Immediate Hire

Description

Position Summary:

Fusion Global Academy College and Career Readiness Seminar Mentor Teachers are licensed School Counselors who provide student support for post-secondary options including college, gap year, technical programs, and career planning through teaching a for credit junior and senior seminar elective course in our 1:1 model. **

Responsibilities Include:**

Provide a one-to-one teaching experience to students in their junior and senior seminar courses through 25 50-minute session terms following a robust curriculum.

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

Maintain complete and accurate records.

Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.

Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.

Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

Assisting students in identifying suitable post-secondary options, colleges and universities that match their career goals through utilizing interest inventories, including SCOIR.

Advising students on all aspects of the college admissions process, including test preparation plans, personal statement and essays, Common App process and financial planning.

Writing well-crafted and detailed recommendation letters, submit school reports, registration and accommodations for standardized testing.

Collaborating and communicating with colleges and universities to ensure admission requirements have been met.

Assisting students with alternative post-secondary option exploration.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements **

Desired Qualifications:**

• Our remote teaching positions require that a person work from a specific location. Therefore, FGA is currently accepting employment applications from applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin.
• Candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and ideally hold a certificate in college or post-secondary counseling and have significant experience in college and career planning with students.
• This person must have thorough knowledge of the college admissions process and expertise assisting students in navigating a complex college search and admissions process.
• A thorough knowledge of special accommodations and deadlines for the SAT, AP, and ACT is critical.
• Candidates should have knowledge of alternative post-secondary options such as vocational or gap year programs and be able to support students in preparing for the workforce or finding internship opportunities.
• This person needs to relate well with adolescents. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

About the Organization Fusion Education Group with HomeBase offices in Grand Rapids MI manages multiple school programs focused on providing life-changing educational experiences for students in grades 6-12. Each model, Fusion Academy, and Fusion Global Academy, offers fully accredited courses, 1:1 learning, and an individualized and flexible educational plan to accommodate each student's unique needs.

Our largest network, Fusion Academy, is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at our schools is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, the model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full-time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career growth.