Q Academic Team Advisor

Hi-Q Academic Team Advisor

Title: Hi-Q Academic Team Advisor

Units: 4

Location: Marple Newtown High School

Number of Positions: 1

Effective:  School Year

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 AM to Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

The Hi-Q Academic Team Advisor assumes the responsibilities of facilitating academic preparation, managing team logistics, ensuring compliance with competition rules, and fostering a supportive environment for student competition.

• Experience: Experience working with school age students while preparing them for academic quiz competition.
• Skills: Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.
• Education: Valid PA teaching certificate.

• Register and ensure compliance, managing official team registration and ensuring adherence to league and competition rules, including those established by DCIU or similar organizations affiliated with the competition.
• Plan and facilitate team practices, organizing regular meetings, providing study materials, and supporting student preparation across subject areas for competitions.
• Coordinate logistics, including arranging transportation, managing permission slips, and scheduling competitions.
• Coach and mentor students, guiding team strategy, identifying individual strengths and weaknesses, and advising on study and competition techniques.
• Supervise and maintain a positive team environment, mediating conflicts, monitoring behavior, and serving as the primary liaison with parents, school administration, and competition organizers.
• Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

September – June; after school throughout the school year. Quiz competitions occur during the school day.

Approximately 15 students.

In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

Interested candidates should submit an online application.

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at .

Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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