NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2025-2026

(1.0 FTE)

Elma High School

Gear Up Advisor Grades 10-12

Plus 1 year of College

Date Posted: 06-26-2025

Close Date: 07-07-2025

Category: Certificated

ETO Salary Schedule Range:

· *64,711.58 - $122,591.66 (ETO Salary 25-26)

Expectation of 10 days in summer (3 June, 3 July, 4 August)

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP – Deferred Compensation Program

Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA, and DCAP, VEBA)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GEAR UP Advisor oversee career and college readiness for grades 10-12 plus 1^st year of college. The school day/year schedule will be flexible to support beyond the regular school day/year events. Additionally, this position is expected to complete a minimum of 10 summer days (3 June, 3 July, 4 August).

Position Activities:

· Direct service and coordination of activities to support students to ensure they graduate on time and are prepared to enter their chosen postsecondary program or institution.

· Provide information and resources to students and families on the benefits of postsecondary education.

· Support students to ensure they have access to college and career research and planning tools.

· Mentor and advise students and families on academic success, postsecondary readiness skills, and post-high school planning.

· Support tutoring and homework assistance programs to ensure access to qualified teachers and tutors.

· Implement school-wide dropout prevention programs and interventions.

· Work-based learning opportunities through job shadows, internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, etc.

· Organize and plan Career & College Readiness trips, tours, events, expo’s, etc.

GEAR UP Administration:

· In collaboration with district and building administration, counselors, and staff, develop an annual GEAR UP work plan and budget that will support GEAR UP-eligible students in meeting the career and college readiness indicators.

· Collaborate with building and district business office staff to ensure timely and accurate expenditure submissions for reimbursement. When applicable, collaborate with other district GEAR UP staff to ensure efficient resource use.

· Collect and maintain required student, family, and staff activity and participation records, including agendas, sign-in sheets, and expenditure records. Includes entering participation data in the GEAR UP Portal.

· Participate in planned GEAR UP activities throughout the year, including overnight travel and summer programs.

· Participate in GEAR UP-sponsored meetings and professional development opportunities.

· Promote GEAR UP-sponsored professional development to staff.

· Provide an annual GEAR UP orientation to all students and families to promote GEAR UP activities.

· Provide an annual GEAR UP orientation for staff to promote GEAR UP activities and train staff on in-kind match requirements and documentation.

· Create and maintain a GEAR UP event calendar to ensure work plan completion.

· Compile, analyze, and utilize data to best support students meeting GEAR UP benchmarks.

· Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual GEAR UP program evaluation documentation.

School Building/District Collaboration Support:

· Develop relationships and collaborate with school personnel to create a GEAR UP team to support implementing GEAR UP activities and improve the college-going culture.

· Collaborate with advisory teachers to provide GEAR UP resources to students.

· Work with school counselor(s) to provide students and families with appropriate and timely college planning and preparation support, including information on course requirements, admissions, and financial aid.

Student Support Services:

· Create and maintain positive relationships with students and families.

· Enhance student academic self-efficacy by offering ongoing support and encouragement.

· Advocate for additional support to meet the needs of students.

· Promote participation in personal and social skill-building opportunities within the school and community.

· Model and support knowledge and practice of effective communication, self-advocacy, leadership, and action-planning skills with the student.

· Support student work site experiences including internships, job shadows, apprenticeships, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher. It may substitute for an AA degree or something similar with at least two years of relevant experience.

· Possess or willingness to pursue a Washington State Teaching Certificate

· Possess or willingness to pursue a Washington CTE Certification Initial or Continuing Certification and follow CTE standards and expectations

· WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

· Previous experience working with similar populations, including low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented and underserved students and families.

· Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with all students and families.

· Working knowledge of high school graduation requirements, postsecondary options, financial aid, and school culture.

· Ability to lead and implement a new program while integrating existing programs and building relationships with supporting programs and staff.

· Ability to communicate effectively through all modes of communication and in various situations with students, families, and other strategic partners.

· Demonstrate an open and responsive attitude toward meeting the diverse needs of students and families and believe all students can achieve their aspirations.

· Ability to manage details, complex guidance, and data collection and reporting.

DESIRED SKILL SET:

· Reflects the diversity of the community and has shared lived experiences.

· Knowledge of career and college readiness and guidance

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Knowledge of data collection procedures and general clerical duties.

· Ability to work calmly and flexibly in challenging situations.

· Demonstrates effective student supervision procedures and behavior management.

· Knowledge of school policies, including Special Education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and school law to understand students’ rights and responsibilities.

· Demonstrate willingness and persistence in helping students reach their goals.

· Ability and willingness to advocate and assist students at risk of not graduating to stay in school.

Application Process:

Please visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position.

Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts

Current ETO employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest, must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold; susiearnold@eagles.edu

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

Gear Up Advisor Grades 10-12 Plus 1 year of College