WSH & CHS: Academic Communities Advisor, 2025/26 School Year (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
WSH & CHS: Academic Communities Advisor, 2025/26 School Year (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
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Job Description
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT TCAPS TEACHERS ONLY.
ASSIGNMENTS ARE AT WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL & CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
STIPEND PAID - 5% per school year.
Classification: TCEA - Addendum/Extra Duty
Position Type: Stipend Position - 5% per TCEA contract
Location: Traverse City Central or West High School
Reports To: Building Principal
General Summary
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) seeks dynamic and committed Academic Communities Advisors for each of the three specialized communities at West Sr. High and Central High School: STEM Arts and Global Studies. These advisors play a pivotal role in cultivating student engagement fostering academic and real-world connections and promoting a vibrant learning community within their field of focus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and organize student meetings. Connect with field-related community partners mentors or organizations to foster ongoing partnerships and engagement opportunities.
- Serve as the primary advisor to a student leadership board for the Academic Community.
- Track student membership and maintain accurate enrollment records for counselors.
- Communicate with counselors and school administration regarding students academic recognition within the community for graduation transcripts and diploma honors designations.
- Coordinate external experiences (e.g. field trip site visit college tour) throughout the school year that enhance students understanding and exposure in the relevant field.
- Organize guest speakers or expert presentations to come into the school throughout the school year to enrich students experiences within the relevant field.
- Oversee communication within the community for updates upcoming events and highlights.
- Promote the Academic Communities program within TCAPS and the broader community supporting recruitment and visibility efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required; relevant content area preferred.
- Experience in education student advising or related leadership roles.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the communitys focus area
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff students families and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid teaching certification or counseling experience
- Existing professional network related to the content area.
- Experience organizing student programs field trips or community partnerships.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property including bending pushing/pulling lifting twisting climbing stooping or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
- The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students school equipment and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the districts school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
