College & Career Seminar Teacher - High School - East Palo Alto (24-25)
Description
- Advise and oversee all 11th grade students on the postsecondary program admissions process (wishlist, applications, letters of recommendations, transcript submission, financial aid, etc.) through classroom instruction and regular one-on-one advising sessions, focusing on strong and strategic postsecondary program match and plans
- Meet with each 11th grade student and their family two times a year to support post secondary program planning and matriculation
- Create access to college & career resources and opportunities available to support underrepresented populations
- Knowledge of SAT/ACT registration processes and the impact on college access.
- Lead family engagement workshops focused on college admissions, financial aid, career and post-secondary options.
- Conduct graduation eligibility audit with all 11th grade students and support with Course Advising process to ensure students are on-track to meet graduation requirements
- Provide training to 11th grade teachers and advisors on how to support students in the college application process including writing a letter of recommendation
- Provide regular updates to the school’s faculty and staff on college applications and acceptances, as well as professional development on Match Matters
- Attend all 11th Grade College Counseling meetings and professional development workshops
- Lead the planning and facilitation of the annual College Signing Day event
Data Management
- Maintain constant and consistent communication on the data progress of students with key stakeholders including: KIPP Foundation, College personnel, CBO’s, School and regional leadership, along with students and families
- Utilize various student management platforms to track, progress monitor and submit student data, including, but not limited to Naviance, Google suite, Excel, KIPP Foundation approved tools, etc.
- Progress monitor all KIPP Through College postsecondary access goals including (but not limited to) completion of: YouScience assessment, FAFSA4Caster, balanced wishlists, Summer of Learning/Fly-In applications, Personal Statements, Letters of Recommendation collection, and student and family one-on-ones.
Classroom Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting KIPP seniors through rigorous and thoughtful lesson planning, lesson execution and classroom management
- Plan, organize and implement an appropriate college knowledge and career success program in a high school learning environment, both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually, that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and socio-emotional potential.
- Participate on the grade level leadership team
- Other duties as assigned by the School Leader
- Support college counseling department special programming including college visits (overnight or day), financial aid nights, college fairs, college knowledge 101 workshops, and wish list approval nights.
- Fostering a supportive and inclusive culture within the classroom.
- Meeting all deadlines as required by the high school, KTC regional team, and KIPP Foundation.
- Participate in weekly College Counseling department meetings
- Support the successful implementation of regional initiatives at the school (college, career & beyond, college partnerships and financial literacy)
- Work effectively with KTC regional staff including Director, Associate Director of College Match, Associate Director of College Success, and Associate Director of Career Success
- Maintain a collaborative team with consistent communication flow to all key stakeholders and teammates
- Maintain effective relationship with KIPP NorCal external partners including (but not limited to) Accenture, Nepris, and KIPP Foundation
- Participate in and effectively prepare for weekly one-on-one check-ins with your Senior Manager of College and Career Counseling
- Participate in monthly college match meetings, ensuring that all 11th grade Match Matters data requests are met by deadlines
- Participate in bimonthly sub-regional meetings with KTC Persistence and Career Teams
- Actively collaborate with other counselors at KIPP NorCal
- Attend IEP-Exit meetings for all seniors, providing insight into student’s transition plan and post-secondary goals
- Support the planning and execution of the school’s graduation ceremony
- Attend all school site staff/grade level meetings and professional development workshops
- Participate in school-wide supervision as a member of the staff and facilitate a daily student advisory class
- Model KIPP values
- Be committed to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge and skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Teach in our extended day and year schedule (click here to learn more about a day in the life of a KIPP student)
- Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Hold a valid California Preliminary Credential (in any subject), a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, OR an equivalent out-of-state credential or license (please click here to learn more).
- Experience as an educator teaching Black and Brown students for one or more years
- 2+ years of College Match/College Admissions Experience (preferably in CA)
- Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese or Mandarin speaking proficiency
- Project management experience
KIPP Northern California Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.