Brandywine Virtual Academy Student Advisor (260-days) in Downingtown, PA in Chester County Intermediate Unit

Job title: Brandywine Virtual Academy Student Advisor (260-days)

Company: Chester County Intermediate Unit

Job description: Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don?t wait ? apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

At the present time a vacancy exists for a full-time, 260-day Brandywine Virtual Academy Student Advisor (Teaching Support Assistant) within the Division of Communications & Learning Solutions of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The position is located in Downingtown, PA.

Position Title: BVA/PVA Student Advisor

Department/Program: Communications & Learning Solutions/BVA

Reports to (position): Student Support Liaison

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To be the main point of contact for students in the Brandywine Virtual Academy. This position communicates with students, families, & school district partners to help them understand the program and maneuver through the BVA systems. This position is also responsible for understanding the supports needed for students to be successful in their online learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Student Support

a. Monitor and communicate student progress to stakeholders

b. Resolve student questions by connecting the student with supporting resources

c. Teach students self-advocacy skills

d. Help students learn how to communicate curriculum questions to their teachers

e. Ensure students and stakeholders understand student progress

f. Help with low level technical issues and escalate when necessary

g. Promote BVA/PVA resources, events, and activities

h. Refer students to academic and attendance interventions

i. Assist students and families through the orientation process

j. Maintain ongoing regular contact with students, families, and districts

k. Maintain a Virtual Office presence as needed

l. Support homeroom/advisory responsibilities per district or BVA request

m. Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive and engage onsite at BVA/PVA locations

n. Achieve proficiency in Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, and other district/BVA supported technologies

o. Perform other tasks as requested by the Student Support Liaison

2. Family & District Support

a. Communicate with families and district personnel to answer their questions regarding the program to include virtual meetings, in-person orientations, and traditional forms of communication (phone/email/messaging apps)

b. Explain student data and how to check students? grades and progress

c. Highlight student achievement & escalate concerns when appropriate

d. Support student-centered activities to include newsletters and clubs

e. Communicate important dates for district testing (PSSA?s, SAT?s, etc.)

f. Participate in district partner meetings

g. Attend student-teacher conferences as requested

h. Assist districts with course selection

i. Work with registrars and districts to quality check student enrollments

j. Support families and districts with academic and attendance interventions

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS:

1. Excellent customer service and communication skills

2. Good organizational skills

3. Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education and Experience

1. Bachelor?s Degree in education or related field

2. Experience as an instructional assistant or teacher preferred

3. Experience troubleshooting computer- and technology-related issues preferred

B. Skills and Abilities

1. Language/Comprehension Skills

a. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and software manuals

b. Ability to write effective reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals

c. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff, students, and parents

2. Basic Math & Computational Skills

a. Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments

3. Technical Skills

a. Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

b. Ability to work as part of a technical and educational team, coordinating work with others and escalating requests as necessary

c. Ability to troubleshoot Tier 1 technical issues

d. Knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems

4. Reasoning Ability

a. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

b. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

c. Ability to apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.

5. Other Skills and Abilities

a. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff and parents

b. Skill in oral and written communication

c. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

d. Excellent customer service skills

e. Excellent organizational skills

f. Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

g. Ability and desire to learn new technologies

C. Clearances Required: Act 34, 151 and FBI Clearances

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand,

and walk.

B. The employee is frequently required to talk and listen.

C. The position requires the employee to use hands to handle or feel, and to reach with hands and arms.

D. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

E. This job requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

F. The position requires meeting deadlines with time constraints, interacting with staff and the public, and irregular or extended work hours.

G. The employee is responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of others.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

B. The temperature in the work environment is generally moderate.

C. While assigned to one location, circumstances may arise for temporary relocations due to program or district needs.

Salary: (2022-2023)

Project; Band 11,

$42,281 - $52,851 annually based on a 260 day calendar)

Schedule:
? 260 days per year
? 7.5 hours per day/ 5 days per week
? The successful candidate will be required to work one evening per week and may occasionally be required to work on a Saturday for special events.

Location:

The position's primary location will be at the CCIU Educational Service Center in Downingtown, PA. Travel to the IU PVA Educational Service Center and other sites will be as needed.

PROJECT STAFF BENEFITS (See Attached Summary):
? Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee (Current rates provided in attached summary.)
? If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, opt-out payments available
? 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment
? Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU
? Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
? Retirement through
? Worker's Compensation
? Tuition reimbursement - 100% of 15 credits per year

EE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at .

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Expected salary: $2022 - 2023 per month

Location: Downingtown, PA

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