6–12 Academic Advisor – Project Thrive Grant

Background
The Foster-Glocester Regional School Department (FGRSD) has been awarded a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Rural Health Transformation Grant by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). This initiative is funded via the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to build sustainable healthcare workforce pipelines in designated rural communities.

FGRSD is seeking a qualified applicant for an Academic Advisor to lead the multi-year career and academic planning for the expansion of our Allied Health programs and a 6-12 Career Exploration Framework. This role ensures students develop clear academic pathways, transition smoothly through grades 6–12, and prepare for postsecondary success through college, career, and CTE opportunities.

The 6–12 Academic Advisor for the Project Thrive Grant provides comprehensive academic, postsecondary, and career guidance to middle and high school students. This role ensures students develop clear academic pathways, transition smoothly through grades 6–12, and prepare for postsecondary success through college, career, and CTE opportunities. The Academic Advisor works closely with the Director of Student Supports, school counselors, parents, CTE educators, classroom teachers, the athletic department, post-secondary institutions, and community partners to align academic plans with student career interests and collegiate eligibility requirements.

Qualifications will be determined and the position will be filled through an application and/or interview process.

A State and Federal BCI check, with no disqualifying remarks, is required for all new employees in the Foster-Glocester Regional School District.

Foster-Glocester Regional Schools reserves the right to withdraw a job posting / offer if it deems it is in the best interest of the district to do so.

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