CA: Counselor Support Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - Green Dot Public Schools

Description

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OPPORTUNITY
The selected candidate for this position will be an integral member of the Counseling and College Persistence Team.

They will support Green Dot Public Schools Mission to prepare all students for college leadership and life by supporting counselors and administrators to effectively implement a To and Through College and Career program.

This is a Central Office position which will require travel between schools and the Central Office.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
> Provide regular training, coaching and consultation to school counselors and administrators on the Green Dot Counseling Model and evaluation based on the College Ready Counselor Framework (CRCF)

> Plan and deliver professional development for counselors in collaboration with Counselor Professional Development Leaders, members of Counseling and College Persistence department and community partners

> Plan and execute Green Dot wide College and Career events (College and Career Conference, Persistence initiatives events)

> Manage accuracy of course information in California College Guidance Initiative (CGGI), PowerSchool, UC-Course Management Portal, Electronic Transcript platform, CALPADS and other reporting platforms

> Manage and provide consultation on various transcript requests, evaluation and graduation plans

> Ensure schools meet compliance requirements regarding student graduation pathways for Foster, Homeless, Probation Youth, Newcomers, 504 and students with disabilities

> Develop and support counselors to implement pre-college counseling/activities in the form of individual counseling sessions, classroom presentations, and small group presentations

> Develop protocols and best practices for counselors to effectively support students and their families to complete the high school, college and financial aid application process

> Support counselors with increasing and developing a college and career going culture at school sites

> Work in conjunction with existing college and career awareness programs and any existing college access programs

> Monitor and support counselors' utilization of data for students and monitor student progress towards middle school matriculation, high school completion and college admission

> Collaborate with Data Analytics Department to create and maintain a counseling data dashboard of key metrics aligned to Counselor effectiveness

> Build capacity within counselors to support students through collaboration with schools' advisory programs, staff training and community agencies.

> Support development of Dual Enrollment/ College and Career Access Pathways at school sites

> Support counselors to effectively implement interventions through a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and monitor progress through service tracking system

> Collaborate with Home Office Coordination of Services Team (COST) to implement organization-wide professional development, resources and protocols for student's mental health and wellness

> Develop and implement supports for Green Dot approved programs and services to meet the needs of students, parents, and schools (Suicide Prevention, Bully Prevention, College Awareness Programs)

> Collaborate with Education Team members and other Central Office teams to create long-term strategic plans and ensure quality and compliance for college and persistence initiatives

> Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development programs

> Attend and participate in all team meetings and professional development sessions

> Plan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with Director of School Counseling Program

> Additional duties as assigned by Director of School Counseling Program


QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you:
> have a current CA Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling (required)

> have a master's or doctoral degree in Education (preferred)

> are bilingual - Spanish: fluency in both written and oral language desired

> are able to organize and plan complex projects and activities

> are hardworking, motivated and self-directed; able to think critically and anticipate needs of stakeholders

> possess knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population (ELD, SpEd, Foster, Homeless, Undocumented and Highly Gifted Youth)

> possess knowledge of higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, Private Colleges), and the ability to explain procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives

> have strong oral and written communication skills

> are experienced in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to various stakeholders

> exhibit flexibility and high social-emotional competence

> are able to establish rapport and relationships with high school personnel, students, families, community members, university departments and faculty members.

> possess a valid CA driver's license: job requires working at multiple sites

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $82,000 - $88,000.

Opportunities for salary growth are available over time; however, offers near the upper end of the salary range are uncommon.

Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

In addition, if hired by June 30, 2024, this position qualifies for a one-time $2,500 signing bonus, paid in two installments after months 6 and 12 of employment (subject to change).

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot's benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.

> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents (visit for more information)

> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)

> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)

> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance

> Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)

> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)

> Wellness programs and resources

> Financial planning/coaching access

> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions

> Optional 401k contribution option

> Eligible employees receive a discretionary bonus after one year of service as an alternative to a traditional company match at a rate up to 4% of your salary (match of deferral) plus 20% of 4% (to offset taxes on the discretionary bonus).

> Access to telecommuting/hybrid policy (eligibility determined by hiring manager)

> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases

> Potential for annual bonuses

> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)

> An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year's holidays)

> An additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)

> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

• May be adjusted annually

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position for a June 1, 2024 start date.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices.

We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S.

employment-based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA