Director of College - San Jose, United States - KIPP Public Schools Northern California

Description

KIPP Forward Director of College & Career Counseling
Position Summary

The KIPP Forward Director of College & Career Counseling (DCC) is responsible for leading a school-based College & Career Counseling Department.

It is the ultimate goal of the College & Career Counseling Department to support students in choosing the best post secondary pathway that is aligned to their interests, passions, and career of highest aspiration.

For many, college is the pathway but it may also include pursuing a trade, vocational program or enlisting in the military.

The DCC is responsible for building relationships with the school leadership team, KIPP Forward leadership team, KIPP Foundation, national and local organizations and college/universities that will lead to resources for students.

The DCC is charged with keeping the college & career counseling program woven into all aspects of their school and to ensure that the program does not work in isolation from the school's mission.

This role leads the College & Career Counseling Department in college & career counseling, curriculum planning and the postsecondary match process.

The team is responsible for meeting high expectations for student postsecondary program application and matriculation goals, as well as ensuring Free Application for Federal Student Aid/CA Dream Act Application (FAFSA/CADAA) completion.

The DCC also serves as the primary liaison between their school and the KIPP Forward Team.

Reporting to the High School Leader, the DCC will work out of a specific school 4 days a week and 1 day from the closest RSO office (Oakland or SJ).

The DCC will also receive coaching from the Associate Director of Postsecondary Match, as well as participate in weekly DCC Community of Practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:
4+ years of College Match/College Admissions Experience (preferably in CA)
2-3 years of teaching experience (preferred)
Experience in leading high-performance teams and managing a diverse team
Track record of success working with high school students/families in the college counseling process
Track record of success in managing and supervising adults
Previous experience in using data to drive decision making

Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge/skills required:
Significant knowledge of College Access for first generation, educationally underserved college graduates from historically marginalized communities
Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of student populations
Strong working knowledge of student database systems preferred
Positivity, optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Northern California's mission and values
Commitment to working with educationally underserved students and families from historically marginalized communities
Commitment to continuously learning how to lead for equity to ensure students and teammates thrive
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, counselors, parents, students, and administration teams
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Extreme flexibility, strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving team
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Management and Coaching
Lead Postsecondary Match Strategy
Professional Development
People Management
Student Caseload Management & Counseling Coaching
Instructional Coaching
Lead match goal setting process and own progress toward meeting goals
Serve as consultant/ support to SL to ensure school staff is aware of our new College, Career & Beyond focus
Support implementation of Career Integration plan
Provide CC department on-going PD both at school site and at regional CC convenings (CoPs, regional learning days, etc)
Lead CKCS Implementation across 9th-12th grade
Management and Coaching
Manage a team of high school based College & Career Counselors (CC) at the school site, completing weekly One-on-One Check-ins with each direct report (11th and 12th grade counselors)
Engage in all parts of the performance management process, including 2x2x2, Mid-year and end of year performance evaluation using the Performance & Development Plan (PDP)
Observe CC leading student and/or family meetings and provide feedback with a clear action step to improve counseling

Equip counselors with caseload management tools and strategies to integrate use into their day to day workflow, ensuring tracking and data collection is happening on time and to a high standard.

Complete classroom observations of Jr and Sr Seminar Counselors and provide feedback with a clear action step to strengthen content delivery
Manage team conflict and student related issues
Lead hiring process for College & Career Counselor when positions become available
Lead Postsecondary Match Strategy
Lead the Bottoms up Goal Setting process with HS match team and develop annual strategic plan for meeting the match goals
Plan & facilitate monthly Match Meetings
Develop and lead execution of parent engagement strategy, related to the postsecondary match work
Ensure implementation of the Career Integration plan
Collaborate with SpEd team to align support for students with IEPs, including transition plans
Lead progress monitoring & data analysis for school specific KIPP Forward data that will allow the department to identify focus areas: Persistence and Match Data Trends, Ethnicity/Sub-groups Trends, GPA Segment Trends
Support the development of strategy as we reimagine our counseling services to reflect our new KIPP vision & mission. This work includes but is not limited to integrating career into Seminar Curriculum & ensuring vertical alignment across grade levels
Track and maintain student college & career data (GPA, test scores, postsecondary program wish lists, letters of recommendations, internships, etc.) using regional spreadsheets, Overgrad, Salesforce, and additional platforms
Plan and participate in consistent one-on-one meetings with KIPP Forward Associate Director of Postsecondary Match
Monitor student placement in summer opportunities/programs/internships
Lead planning and execution of major events with the support of match and career team- including College/CTE Program Rep Visits, College & Career Success Nights, College trips, CTE tours/site visits, Teacher Recommendation workshop, and Senior Signing Day
Facilitate and encourage collaboration between KIPP Forward and campus stakeholders, including school leadership, faculty, and staff to continually improve student outcomes
Plan and deliver presentations to school staff 2-4 times a year (KIPP Forward data/relevant topics)
Collaborate with the KIPP Forward Postsecondary Team to ensure a strong transition for all students
Develop and maintain relationships with local community based organization, postsecondary programs, colleges and universities' admissions office
Communicate with admissions representatives to discuss student applications
Advocate on behalf of students with college & career partners
Ensure students and parents are aware of their postsecondary options and what they need to do to be successful
Liaison to the KIPP Foundation regarding college match initiatives
Provide input to DSO/DSIM regarding the course advising process
Provide input to school leadership and regional registrar regarding student progress to graduation requirements
Attend regional and national conferences relating to college access, career readiness, and match
Professional Development
Plan and lead weekly College & Career Counseling Department Meetings
Provide CC department on-going PD both at school site and at regional CC convenings (CoPs, regional learning days, etc)
Lead CKCS Implementation across 9th-12th grade
Serve as the Junior/Senior Seminar Content Team Co-Lead, leading modifications to the courses long term plan
Review lesson plans and provide feedback to strengthen content delivery
Review unit plans, provide feedback to ensure effective content delivery as well as the structure to conduct O3s
Ensure all CKCS assessments and feedback surveys are completed
Support in the development of the regional long term plan for 9th and 10th grade
Lead 9-10th grade CKCS curriculum facilitators to create their scope & sequence for the year, ensuring all CKCS lessons are included
Serve as support to 9-10th grade facilitators throughout the year, ensuring they have access to all curriculum materials
Participate in weekly/monthly professional development opportunities facilitated by the KIPP

Foundation
Support AD of Postsecondary Match with KIPP Forward Regional Learning Sessions
Attend and participate in all KIPP Forward team meetings/professional development sessions
Other duties as assigned
If there is a world where this role will be substitute teaching for Junior and Senior Seminar courses, they will be required to have a clear background clearance by the state's licensing body (hold a Certificate of Clearance) and at minimum a substitute teaching permit)
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical:
Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment

1-20 lbs.

Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead

Mental:

Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental:
School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP's health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies' recommendations.
Classification

This is a full-time, exempt position based on a school calendar and time off, located in our school with occasional travel to schools and districts.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students.

At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose Redwood City, and Stockton.

79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students' diversity.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is between $92,000 - $102,000.
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