About the Team

Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is a fulltime, online option for students that need to catch-up and cross the finish line to high school graduation. Gateway is a proud member of the Accel Schools network, with decades of experience serving students virtually throughout the United States. Join this exciting movement and watch students explore, grow, and learn in an innovative public-school option, at home. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

About the Opportunity

The Placement Counselor ensures that all students' documents are accurately converted to transcripts. This role partners with Registration and Guidance to ensure transcripts are received from other school districts. This role also works closely with our Guidance Counselors to ensure accurate course placement. ThePlacement Counselor will also contact other school districts when necessary.

As the Placement Coordinator you will support the following:

• Review all incoming and current high school transcripts
• Evaluate the high school credit hours to ensure an accurate conversion
• Convert all high school credit hours to semesters
• Ensure all codes and classes are accurate
• Make recommendations for course placement
• Analyze transcripts to determine graduation credits
• Documenting test scores and seals earned
• Track receipt of student records
• Partner with Registrars to ensure records are received in a timely manner
• Contact student's prior school districts regarding information on prior transcripts
• Data collection and entry which includes course completions, scheduled classes and Senior Follow-up Survey
• Send Mass communication to families in regard to guidance scheduled opportunities
• Coordinating college visits
• Updating Grad Plans
• Keeping a master list of 504s, Spec Ed, CCP, IEP, Foster, Economically Disadvantaged and those needing Internet Connectivity, etc
• Aid Guidance Counselors in their duties
• Other duties as assigned

About You

• Ohio residency
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, Related Field
• 2 years of experience in the K-12 educational setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Previous customer service experience in a school setting
• Minimum of 1 year of school admissions experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgement while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to make sound judgements/decisions after all available information has provided
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meeting deadlines consistently
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.