INTERNAL ONLY Academic Advisor, Durango High School, 1.0 FTE

Applications are being accepted FROM CURRENT DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY for an Academic Advisor position at Durango High School. To be considered for this position you must be currently employed with the Durango School District and have a Colorado Teaching License or Colorado Special Services License by the start date of the position. This position follows the 181 Day Licensed/Student Serivice Work Calendar plus an additional 10 days to be worked as assigned by the administrator. Begins August 6 2026.

Job Title: High School Academic Advisor Pay Grade: Licensed Salary Schedule

Department: School FLSA: Exempt

Typical Work Year: 10 Months Prepared Date: February 2 2016; 3/9/2026

SUMMARY: Utilizing leadership advocacy and collaboration the high school academic advisor works in conjunction with the high school teaching faculty and the high school counselors to promote student success provide proactive/preventive services and respond to identified student needs by coordinating and implementing a comprehensive school-wide academic advising program that addresses academic and career development for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

Development and Management of a Comprehensive School Academic Advising Program

• Discusses the comprehensive school academic advising program with the school administrator and completes a yearly management agreement with the school administrator. Data guides the development of the yearly management agreement. Work schedule is set yearly with the master agreement.
• Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school academic advising program and the resources available to students and families through the use of newsletters calendars career center materials website etc.
• Has an understanding of how to ensure 100% of students have access to college credit industry credentials and/or work based learning opportunities.

Delivery of a Comprehensive School Academic Advising Program Academic Advising Curriculum Individual Student Planning Preventive and Responsive Services System Support

• Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators to integrate and deliver the school-wide career and academic advising program
• Provide training and applicable materials and resources to teachers to ensure teachers are prepared to deliver lessons to support the career and academic program for the school
• Facilitates and coordinates the Individual Career and Academic Planning process for the school.
• Facilitates and coordinates the post-secondary application and financial planning processes for students. Coordinates the NCAA Clearinghouse process.
• Leads the school-wide academic advising process to ensure all students are appropriately scheduled
• Facilitates and coordinates the concurrent enrollment opportunities available to students
• Facilitates and coordinates student internship opportunities and alternative crediting opportunities
• Facilitates and coordinates academic and career planning parent nights college visits military recruiting FAFSA information sessions etc. Manages the career center.
• Collaborates with the teaching faculty and the high school counselors to monitor student attendance and grades
• Collaborates with school district and community partners to address academic and career needs assigns district and BOCES services and makes referrals as needed.
• Provides leadership and training in evidenced based academic interventions for students

Accountability for a Comprehensive School Academic Advising Program

• Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation
• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis
• Measures results of the school program activities and shares results

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to insure that students are supervised at all times.
• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the Districts internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal Superintendent or their designees.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum: Bachelors degree from accredited university. Secondary or Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: Colorado Teaching License or Colorado Special Services Provider License.

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
• Consultation skills
• Ability to establish professional relationships within the school and school community to enhance student achievement
• Ability to develop and support the behavior intervention plans classroom management systems and reinforcement systems
• Ability to use effective instructional strategies and techniques for at risk learners
• Ability to provide leadership to staff in the area of academic interventions to promote student academic achievement
• Experience in data collection and data analysis
• Ability to develop and provide training related to effective instructional practices and behavioral intervention practices in all school settings.
• Ability to use proper English grammar punctuation and sentence structure
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and District Policies Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or locallaw. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango School District 281 Sawyer Drive Suite 100 Durango CO 81303 or the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Bulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582.

Required Experience:

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