ISCA - Academic Growth Advocate in Simi Valley, California at ISCA

Application Deadline: Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 4:00pm

ABOUT INSIGHT SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA AND THE ACADEMIC GROWTH ADVOCATE POSITION:

Insight Schools of California (a network of three public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based-instruction to students in grades 9-12 in California. Insight Schools of California serves at-risk students. We use Stride as our curriculum provider for the basis of instruction and teachers provide live instruction via the Engageli platform. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to maintain daily attendance, attend instructional sessions, and complete their coursework each day.

All staff members provide students with individualized attention, maintain ongoing communication with learning coaches, and attend professional development meetings (virtual and in-person). Insight staff members contribute to a positive school culture by engaging in meaningful team collaboration and focusing on the needs of all students. Staff members also meet with students during testing and at in-person events.

Academic Growth Advocates manage and support an assigned caseload of students who have been placed on academic probation or referred by teachers for extra support by forging positive relationships through regular meetings and sending back on track plans to help students pass courses. Additionally, they facilitate and contribute to RAISE Team initiatives including orienting new students to Insight, conducting family outreach, creating videos, hosting Strong Start family meetings, monitoring student participation, and handling other items designated as part of the RAISE program.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours.

Full time Academic Growth Advocate:
Hourly Rate: $20.25

We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the Insight Schools of California may affect your personal PERS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

Job Description

Job Title: Academic Growth Advocate
Reports To: RAISE Lead
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: High School Academic Growth Advocate (RAISE Team)
OVERVIEW:

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school staff are part of a pioneering effort. Our support staff, therefore, need to share the School’s pioneering mission and approach
SUMMARY:

Academic Growth Advocate will assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address course progress struggles that interfere with the educational process. This position responds to academic course progress directly and works both virtually and in-person in the community with families. The Academic Growth Advocate works collaboratively with staff, and teachers to create back-on-track plans to support students who need additional assistance with organizational strategies and academic progress assistance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assists with Social Emotion school clubs as designated by admin
• Manage and assist assigned struggling student caseload who need additional academic support to get back on track by forging a relationship with positive reinforcement that fosters the desire to become successful
• Facilitate Strong Start to Strong Finish Program and deliver strong start sessions, which includes orienting new students to Insight, creating videos, hosting Strong Start Family meetings, monitoring student participation, onboarding, coordinating with the team for the delivery of these sessions, and handling other items designated as part of the program
• Updates and revises SSO, SSO Newsletters, SSO Survey, W2C and other strong start documents
• Runs SSOs weekly during open enrollment periods
• Assists with W2C as directed by admin
• Assists with Assessment Assemblies as directed by admin
• Create, disseminate, and maintain resources for students and families
• Support students and learning coaches throughout Tiers II – IV in the RAISE Program
• Meet with students virtually and/or in person to offer individualized support and small- group sessions for students, parents and learning coaches
• Use all available methods of contact and document contact attempts as directed
• Receive student referrals from teachers, administrators and staff members and provide support in 1:1, small group and large group settings
• Collaborate with the Retention and Academic Intuitive Support Experts (RAISE Team) counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, and other school staff to ascertain students’ academic needs and create Back on Track (BOT) plans.
• Communicate with parents as needed, which includes but is not limited to: Calling students and parents
• Emailing and texting students and parents
• Meeting students and parents in online virtual platform
• Returning phone calls/emails ASAP but no longer than 24 hours later
• Attend all in-person meetings as scheduled
• Attend staff meetings and attending and participating in school and k12 sponsored trainings and meetings
• Assists with onboarding, I.E. Welcome Calls, etc. as directed by admin
• Communicates with teachers and administration as needed, which includes but is not limited to:
• Calling and/or emailing teachers as needed
• Returning phone calls/emails ASAP but no longer than 24 hours later
• Attends all in-person meetings as scheduled
• Assists with testing as directed by administration
• Attends staff meetings and attends and participates in school and k12 sponsored trainings and meetings
• Fulfills other Duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and
• One (1) year of related experience

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

None required

OTHER REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Customer service orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexible schedule: Ability to travel as needed, up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations
• Ability to pass required background check
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Experience working in and educational setting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.

Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers, and promotes a team atmosphere.

Business Ethics: Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically

Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to take action

Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner

Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback

Team Leadership: Acknowledges team accomplishments; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving

Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off:

TBD based on the school calendar

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.