High School Academic Guidance Counselor for Immediate Hire - Gary, IN, United States - Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School

Description

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools is currently seeking a Full-Time Academic Counselor.

The Mission:

The Academic Counselor will be dedicated to achieving high graduation rates and development of post secondary plans that include college acceptance or identified career pathways right out of high school.

Engage in activities related to college readiness success (ACT/SAT testing, coaching and individual meetings with juniors and seniors, managing college applications, letters of recommendations and essays and meeting with parents)
Create and maintain meaningful relationships with NWILCS scholars- advocate, push and coach
Be an effective member of the College Preparatory Campus Team.

This includes but not limited to:
Advocate for college and career prep, Participate in strategic planning and leadership professional development, Partner with Principal as need to ensure CPC maintains high degree of college readiness culture, Providing College state reporting as needed
Manage programming and keep up with data on Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Enrollment/AP and Honors Programs
Maintain effective relationships with Community and College Partners and College and Career Vendors as needed
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with NWILCS Families in order to prepare scholars for college
Comfortable transporting scholars to multiple College Campus and Career Exploration visits
Coordinate with and participate with Network Collaboration related to college readiness. This includes being effective member of Lighthouse College and Career Advising Team
Conduct transcript audits and communicate findings to prospective graduates
Work with Senior Grade Level Team to identify NHS scholars
Assist with graduation verification
Collaborate with Post-Secondary Counselor to enlighten scholars of scholarship opportunities
A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for four-year colleges and beyond.
A community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.
An academic coach who provides consistent, relevant, and individualized feedback based on in-class observations.
A school with a strong commitment to community and family engagement.
Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback.
A strong belief that all scholars can succeed.
A Bachelor's Degree - Preferably in Education
Teaching license OR verifiable progress toward your license.