Director of Academic Progress

Title: Director of Academic Progress

Reports to: Campus Director

Position type: 12 month position (Exempt) 

Company Overview

New Beginnings High School (NBHS) is an innovative organization, transforming education through academic and social support services. Our Mission is to create the best educational environment for students who are seeking a new beginning. 

Position Summary

The Director of Academic Progress (DAP) serves to offer a comprehensive counseling service that supports students' academic and career development, aiming to enhance student achievement and success after graduation.

Key Responsibilities

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  Support NBHS by attending community service and outreach activities.

  
  


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  Monitor adherence to school policies and procedures before, during and after school.

  
  


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  Provide excellent customer service.

  
  


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  Assist with recruitment and  retention of students and staff.

  
  


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  Attend school related functions and meetings.

  
  


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  Implement federal, state and local mandates.

  
  


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  Facilitate the successful progression of students throughout the system (to include but not limited to entering data into multiple student information systems, communicating with students, families and staff about academic and graduation status, and assisting with placement of the appropriate academic resources).

  
  


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  Develop and maintain a written plan for effective execution of academic services for each student annually. 

  
  


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  Spearhead campus Retention Check In (RCI) Process by retrieving, monitoring, documenting, and verifying the count of customer attendance. 

  
  


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  Communicate departmental goals to all stakeholders. 

  
  


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  Provide direct services that support guidance curriculum, individual planning, and preventive and responsive processes.

  
  


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  Supervise direct reports.

  
  


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  Serve as second-in-command on the campus leadership team.

  
  


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  Refer students as appropriate.

  
  


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  Support school Mission by assisting with home visits.

  
  


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  Conduct annual review and propose appropriate updates to the DAP Reference & Procedures Manual.

  
  


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  Perform other duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling preferred)

  
  


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  Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate  

  
  


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  A minimum of 3 years experience working with youth in an educational and/or non-profit capacity

  
  


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  A minimum of 3 years prior work experience applying principles and practice of counseling; development, physical, social/emotional needs and abilities of students from diverse backgrounds

  
  


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  Prior experience evaluating educational/academic outcomes of youth 

  
  


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  Knowledge experience of  Student Information Systems and hardware process applications such as spreadsheets, word-processing, database and operating systems and/or presentation software

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  
  


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  Background check and fingerprinting clearance

  
  


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  Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment

  
  


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  Valid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance

  
  

Key Competencies

Ability to coordinate work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to maintain effective working relationships with others. Able to provide leadership and professional learning. Able to work independently and effectively. Ability to exercise good judgment. Able to maintain confidentiality. Ability to develop and implement data-rich, needs-driven, research supported programs. Able to engage in continuous program evaluation activities. Desire to serve students in an above and beyond mentality. Periodically checks emails and phone messages after hours and on the weekend. Urgent work-related email and phone messages should be answered after 1-2 hours of receipt.

Physical Environment

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams, students, internal and external contacts, and the public. Requires working indoors with some outdoors work, for community and school activities. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position may serve multiple campuses and require travel.

The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

The New Beginnings High School, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.