High School Advisory Teacher TOP – Oregon Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Prairie City, OR

4d•Remote

About The Position

Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Oregon. This position is a Term of Project (TOP) and will work until the end of each enrollment period of the 2026-2027 school year. The Advisory Teacher will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches, serving as the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas and non-academic issues. The role involves monitoring student progress and collaborating with counselors, teachers, and administrators to guide student success. Full-time positions are eligible for most employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

Requirements

Oregon teacher certification in a secondary content area and/or counseling license required
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach

Nice To Haves

Middle School and/or High School experience preferred

Responsibilities

Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation.
Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests, including developing a Four-Year Plan.
Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, ensuring adherence to school policies.
Work with administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school and forward student records when appropriate.
Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues.
Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources.
Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST).
Identify and track students who are “at risk” or “in crisis” and act as the main point of contact, communicating regularly with them.
Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student.
Implement efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students.
Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal.
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards, staying abreast of state regulations.
Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, providing guidance on integrating students and ensuring proper handling of previous grades, credits, and evaluations.
Communicate with the Curriculum Team to ensure curriculum offerings meet state requirements.
Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members.
Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary, including teaching middle school elective courses.
Other duties as assigned.