Stewartsville is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and student-focused educator to join our team as a RootEd Advisor for the 2026–27 school year. The successful candidate will possess appropriate certification, demonstrate a strong work ethic, collaborate well with colleagues, and show genuine enthusiasm for becoming an engaged member of the Cardinal Family. This role will ensure that every student has a strong plan following their high school graduation. The staff member will work alongside the school counselor, help students explore different career paths, identify and apply to best-fit post-high school options, and create a financial plan to ensure these options are within reach.
The following documents should be included with an application:
- Cover Letter
- Completed Application
- Current Resume
- Letters of recommendation
- Certification
All documents should be emailed to Elissa Garr, Principal at [email protected]
Position Summary
The rootEd Advisor is employed in school districts to proactively support high school students
through each step of career exploration and postsecondary planning. Performance will be
evaluated through monthly tracking of key performance indicators related to both student
outcomes and program impact.
Working in collaboration with high school counselors, the rootEd Advisor assists students in
developing and expanding their Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) and supports them
in taking steps toward postsecondary success in their chosen pathway—such as enrolling in
college, earning a workplace credential, or enlisting in the armed services.
Essential Job Duties
- Meet one-on-one with each high school senior to help each student develop and succeed in
their postsecondary plans.
- Build relationships with all high school students through regular meetings to help them with
postsecondary planning.
- Monitor and document student progress related to postsecondary planning and key
performance indicators.
- Refine and expand Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) for all high school students
that align with coursework and activities that help achieve personal career goals,
postsecondary planning, and individual pathway options.
- Ensure that all seniors progress through each stage of the financial planning process,
including FAFSA completion.
- Understand and help students navigate each step of the college, military, or career application
process.
- Use data-driven case management strategies to increase postsecondary applications, FAFSA
completion, and overall postsecondary planning and attainment—ensuring students graduate
high school on a path toward career success and economic stability.
- Work closely with high school counselors, teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure a
smooth transition to postsecondary success for high school graduates.
- Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
- Comply with district policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including attending school-sponsored functions, serving on
committees, and attending community events.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Exceptional relational skills with a variety of diverse people.
- Experience in education, social work, counseling, case management, advising, or related
experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with a variety of computer operations, and the ability to learn and adapt to new
software and tracking tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email, phone, video chat, text messaging, and
public speaking.
- Availability to travel to high school and community events as needed.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office
Suite).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.)
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions
and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may
require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter
occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office
setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to
moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement
and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
