What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor ( High School Teacher) position at The Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical...?
The Met, founded by the non-profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, high standards, and strong family engagement. With more than 25 years of experience in educating students, the Met has expanded to a network of six small high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, and become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories, and a breakthrough college transition program.Position: Advisor (High School Teacher)Campus: Providence Campus or East Bay CampusReports to: Building Principal or LeaderEmployment Status: Full Time, permanent, academic year Salary Range: Step Salary Schedule, starting at $ 47,570.00 (step 1) - $ 61,777.32 (step 5)Start Date: ImmediatelyPosition Overview: An advisor at a Big Picture Learning school plays a complex role.
An advisor is responsible for navigating and guiding the learning process with 17-20 students for 2-4 years. The advisor is a part of each students Learning Plan team, along with the student, parent, and mentor. The advisor guides this team to support and coach the students learning process. The advisor is a generalist who can support student work around each Learning Goal.
An advisor is not only a teacher. They take on aspects of administration, guidance, management, recruitment, public engagement, and more. As a result, advising can be a very rewarding and intense experience.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Implement, by instruction and action, the BPL philosophy of educationFacilitate trimester learning plan meetings with each student and his or her familyForecast the educational needs of each student based on their interests and abilitiesIdentify learning opportunities and internships for studentsFacilitate internship searches through phone calls, shadow days, and informational interviews to ensure that each student has an internshipMonitor student internships through site visits (bi-weekly), phone calls (weekly), and mentor meetings (monthly)Report on each students educational and social progress in detail through trimester narratives, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetingsRun at least two sessions with advisory per day on non-internship daysAttend weekly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development days, and yearly training sessionsFacilitate additional educational and health services for each advisee as neededCreate a positive culture of learningMaintain complete and factual records (transcripts) on each student as required by school and lawWork with staff on strategies for grade levels, school, and networkMake provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related reasons outside of the school day when necessaryRequired Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors DegreeAppropriate State or Rhode Island Teaching Certificate(s)-Secondary LevelBasic knowledge of all teaching subjects and a specialty in a specific areaBasic knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments within educationBasic classroom management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAccess to reliable transportation with a clean driving recordPreferred Skills and Experience: Excellent problem-solving skills, multi-tasking abilitiesAbility to demonstrate competency in other content areas beyond certification content, particularly in Math, Science, and LiteracyResiliency, ability to improvise and work through uncertaintiesA sense of humorAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To Apply: Please send your resume, 2-3 references, any necessary certifications/transcripts and a personalized cover letter that explains Why the Met?
to (application is not considered complete without the cover letter): Email: careers@metmail.org, listing the position title in the subject lineApply online: on Schoolspring Mail: The Met School, 325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905, ATTN: Careers @ the MetEqual Opportunity Employer: The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. A background check is required for this position.
An advisor is responsible for navigating and guiding the learning process with 17-20 students for 2-4 years. The advisor is a part of each students Learning Plan team, along with the student, parent, and mentor. The advisor guides this team to support and coach the students learning process. The advisor is a generalist who can support student work around each Learning Goal.
An advisor is not only a teacher. They take on aspects of administration, guidance, management, recruitment, public engagement, and more. As a result, advising can be a very rewarding and intense experience.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Implement, by instruction and action, the BPL philosophy of educationFacilitate trimester learning plan meetings with each student and his or her familyForecast the educational needs of each student based on their interests and abilitiesIdentify learning opportunities and internships for studentsFacilitate internship searches through phone calls, shadow days, and informational interviews to ensure that each student has an internshipMonitor student internships through site visits (bi-weekly), phone calls (weekly), and mentor meetings (monthly)Report on each students educational and social progress in detail through trimester narratives, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetingsRun at least two sessions with advisory per day on non-internship daysAttend weekly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development days, and yearly training sessionsFacilitate additional educational and health services for each advisee as neededCreate a positive culture of learningMaintain complete and factual records (transcripts) on each student as required by school and lawWork with staff on strategies for grade levels, school, and networkMake provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related reasons outside of the school day when necessaryRequired Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors DegreeAppropriate State or Rhode Island Teaching Certificate(s)-Secondary LevelBasic knowledge of all teaching subjects and a specialty in a specific areaBasic knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments within educationBasic classroom management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAccess to reliable transportation with a clean driving recordPreferred Skills and Experience: Excellent problem-solving skills, multi-tasking abilitiesAbility to demonstrate competency in other content areas beyond certification content, particularly in Math, Science, and LiteracyResiliency, ability to improvise and work through uncertaintiesA sense of humorAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To Apply: Please send your resume, 2-3 references, any necessary certifications/transcripts and a personalized cover letter that explains Why the Met?
to (application is not considered complete without the cover letter): Email: careers@metmail.org, listing the position title in the subject lineApply online: on Schoolspring Mail: The Met School, 325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905, ATTN: Careers @ the MetEqual Opportunity Employer: The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. A background check is required for this position.
Salary : $47,570 - $61,777