College/Career Coach - Chicago, United States - Chicago Public Schools

Description

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The College and Career Coach is responsible for implementing strategies that prepares Chicago Public School students for post-secondary opportunities.

Chief among the responsibilities is to provide direct service to every high school students using a set of curricular and enrichment strategies delivered through the domains of awareness, readiness, access and success to promote long-term preparation for post-secondary transition.

Principal Accountabilities

• Increase college and career options for students by implementing key strategies that align with the Department of College and Career Preparation (DCCP)
• Develop implementation plans that align with the DCCP score card and metrics
• Collaborate with Specialist and higher education officials to build partnerships that supports matriculation and retention of CPS students
• Conduct ongoing college access workshops for all grade levels that advises students about college and career opportunities
• Participate in ongoing coach and counselor integrated support strategies using the American School Counselors (ASCA) implementation plan
• Conduct monthly workshops that informs and prepares students in 9-12 for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Conduct comprehensive workshops that prepares students for the What's Next IL Guideway completions
• Coordinate job shadow, career speaker and career service events that promote college and career preparation.
• Support the recruit of students for Career and Technical Education (CTE) for citywide CTE academies
• Recruit students for CTE internships and support employment opportunities
• Coordinate with CTE teachers and counselors to ensure that students complete soft-skills requirements necessary to meeting work ready criteria
• Organize and conduct college tours for 9-12 grade levels
• Conduct workshops that focus on ACT/SAT test preparation for students
• Conduct workshops that focus on writing, time management and study skills
• Attend monthly DCCP Coach professional development meetings
• Participate in scheduled planning sessions to develop key tools and strategies that promote the departments work
• Organize college and career fairs

Qualifications for Job:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum bachelor's degree in related field, supplemented by three years of relevant work experience.

Candidate must have a car, valid driver's license, and availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.


Skills and abilities:

Candidates possess the knowledge, principals and practices of academic and career development; must maintain the ability to establish effective working relationship with students, parents and school personnel as well as representatives from universities, businesses, government and community-based organization.

Be proficient in Windows Operating System and MS Office; strong internet skills; ability to develop and maintain partnership; ability to maintain good relationships; must be a team player.

Experience and Education Required:
Possess a BA degree with 3-4 year of youth development and programming experiences.

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