25-26 College and Career Counselor/AP Seminar Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Company DescriptionKIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students. For over 15 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Our schools are part of the New Orleans public school system and enrollment is open to all students. As part of the national Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of 242 schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, we are committed to partnering with students, families, and community to ensure that all children have the knowledge, skills and character they need to achieve their dreams while making the world a better place.

KIPP New Orleans strives to be an increasingly anti-racist organization, and we seek to intentionally uplift Black and Brown lives. We value an inclusive environment and believe in providing programming that acknowledges racial injustices, biases and our own identities.

At KNOS, teachers, students, and families are united around the same goal: building academically excellent schools & creating unlimited opportunities for every student in New Orleans. We believe that an excellent college-preparatory education will support students to be successful in the life path they choose.

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are grounded in 5 beliefs – Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community and Hope. These 5 beliefs guide the work that we do to provide academically excellent schools and unlimited opportunity for every student in New Orleans.

Job DescriptionAs a school-based college counselor, Bard Early College New Orleans liaison, and AP Seminar teacher, you will play a pivotal role in both the process of students choosing their pathway for their junior and senior years, and in helping students to find their postsecondary opportunity that aligns with their pathway choice. You will also serve as a “champion” and advocate for the Honors trajectory at your school.

AP Seminar Teacher:

Roles and ResponsibilitiesTeach 2 sections of AP Seminar to 10th gradersExecute regional AP Seminar curriculumManage AP Seminar teams and Digital PortfolioExecute YouScience program and 12 lessons of CKCS (Career Knowledge, College Success) curriculumIn fall of students’ 9th grade years, present to ALL English classes on AP SeminarIn February-May of students’ 9th grade years, run the interview process for seats in AP Seminar for 10th gradeFacilitate current AP Seminar students to interview prospective incoming students for AP SeminarFacilitate AP Big Siblings programIn the 2nd semester of AP Seminar, recruit high-performing current students to serve as “big siblings” for future AP Seminar students

Bard Early College New Orleans Liaison:

Roles and ResponsibilitiesPush in/message out to ALL 10th grade students on BECNO program (1st semester)Aid interested students in the application process to Bard Early College New Orleans (2nd semester, 10th grade year, in AP Seminar class)Attend weekly, 30-minute meetings with Bard Early College New Orleans Dean of StudentsWork with school-based Dean of Academic Guidance and Bard Early College New Orleans/KIPP Coordinator to ensure all BECNO students are aligned with an on-time high school graduation with their dual-enrollment creditsWork with school-based Dean of Academic Guidance to ensure all BECNO students have the high school-based credits necessary in their junior and senior years

College Counselor:

Roles and Responsibilities (maximum caseload: 40 students per junior and senior grades; 80 students total)Manage 9-12 Honors TrajectoryManage high-yield 9th Grade PartnershipsPush into 9th grade classrooms to advertise College Track (September)Facilitate application and interview process for College Track with collaboration from

College TrackGoal:

at least one student applies each yearPush into 9th grade classrooms to advertise HS2 (October)Facilitate application and interview progress for HS2

Goal:

at least one student applies each yearManage Honors Graduation requirementsWith Dean of Academic Guidance, manage students’ IGPs for graduation with Honors from a KIPP New Orleans high schoolLead Early Decision and Early Action cohortIdentify 10-30 Early Decision/Early Action students by 2nd semester of students’ junior years based on student interest and GPA/ACT profileMessage out scholarship and programmatic opportunities to Early Decision/Early Action cohortWith assistance from the Match Manager and the Director of College, Career, and Persistence, facilitate outside partnerships and scholarship application process:

Manage QuestBridge Summer Bridge partnership (11th grade)

Goal:

at least one student applies each yearManage LEDA process (11th grade)

Goal:

at least one student applies each yearManage the Duke Pre-Reading partnership (12th grade)

Goal:

1-3 students apply each yearManage Posse partnership (12th grade)

Goal:

100% of nomination slots filled each yearManage QuestBridge National College Match partnership (12th grade)

Goal:

at least 1 student applies each yearManage outside scholarship programs (12th grade)

Coca-Cola ScholarshipGoal:

at least 1 student applies each year

Gates Millennium ScholarshipGoal:

at least 1 student applies each year

Dell ScholarshipGoal:

at least 1 student applies each yearManage the application process for EA/ED students to ensure all timelines are met (12th grade)Push into CKCS classroom (or Bard lunch, depending on school-specific structure) twice per week in the first semester of students’ 12th grade years to facilitate students filling out the Common App and linking OvergradFacilitate recommendation process for EA/ED students and ensure communication with key recommenders as to timeline and requirementsFacilitate personal statement writing process for EA/ED students, ensuring all students have a teacher revision (this revision can be executed by other teachers/adults)Guide EA/ED students through CCS Profile and iDOC requirements and deadlines by November 1stFacilitate EA/ED students submitting all EA/ED applications by November 1stUpload all required documents for EA/ED students to Overgrad by November 1st

Goal:

100% of EA/ED students have 100% of their EA/ED applications and supporting documentation submitted by November 1stWith school-based counselors, facilitate on-time completion of FAFSA by January 15th (or required deadline for schools)In second semester of students’ 12th grade years, facilitate one-on-one conversations with families and students to help understand financial aid packages; help students and families reach a final college decision aligned with the six Fit FactorsSend mid-year transcripts to institutions that require it via OvergradSend final transcripts to students’ final decision school by May 31stTrack students’ final decision schools in shared

KNOS KIPP

Forward Matriculation Tracker by May 31stLead College Application Process for non-EA/ED students on caseloadManage the application process for all non-EA/ED students on caseload to ensure all timelines are met (12th grade)Push into CKCS classroom (or Bard lunch, depending on school-specific structure) twice per week in the first semester of students’ 12th grade years to facilitate students filling out the Common App and linking OvergradFacilitate recommendation process for non-EA/ED students and ensure communication with key recommenders as to timeline and requirementsFacilitate personal statement writing process for all non-EA/ED students on caseload, ensuring all students have a teacher revision (this revision can be executed by other teachers/adults)Facilitate non-EA/ED students on caseload submitting all applications by December 15thUpload all required documents for non-EA/ED students on caseload to Overgrad by December 15th

Goal:

100% of non-EA/ED students on caseload have 100% of their applications and supporting documentation submitted by December 15thWith school-based counselors, facilitate on-time completion of FAFSA by January 15th (or required deadline for schools)In second semester of students’ 12th grade years, facilitate one-on-one conversations with families and students to help understand financial aid packages; help students and families reach a final college decision aligned with the six Fit FactorsSend mid-year transcripts to institutions that require it via OvergradSend final transcripts to students’ final decision school by May 31stTrack students’ final decision schools in shared

KNOS KIPP

Forward Matriculation Tracker by May 31stFoster relationships with junior studentsMeet one-on-one with junior students at least twice per semester (four times total) for 30 minutes per meeting during students’ junior year during their CKCS classUpdate regional 1-on-1 tracker of meetings to ensure all students are met with consistentlyWith CKCS teacher, facilitate the junior wishlist processDevelop a list of EA/ED students by end of students’ junior yearFacilitate college visits by programs and selective-admission schools (Posse, Villanova, etc.)With CKCS teacher, facilitate the junior wishlist processAt Parent/Teacher conferences four times per year, offer counseling 1-on-1 meetings with both junior and senior familiesIn the 2nd semester of students’ junior years, meet one-on-one with junior students and families in order to align students’ wishlists with the Six Fit FactorsFacilitate Pre-College program applications for junior students in second semester of junior year

Goal:

at least three students apply for pre-college programs each yearEnsure Compliance with Regional and National TeamsAttend Student-Centered Goal meeting at beginning of year, led by school-based Dean of College and CareerWith the Regional Match Manager, ensure 100% on-time completion of all KIPP Foundation surveys and deadlinesAttend weekly College Match meetings with Match Manager and Director of College, Career, and PersistenceAttend virtual, monthly regional match meetings across the three high school sitesAttend all in-person regional professional developments for college counseling trainingScheduleThis is a position that requires a later end date (May 31st) and thus has a later start date than other, 11 month equivalent positions.

This is a hybrid role that requires the counselor to pull students during homeroom, during lunch periods, during classes, and during dismissal for students who stay after school. As such, this role does not require the counselor to have a morning duty post, lunch duty post, dismissal duty post, or coverage responsibilities. Additionally, as this position requires the counselor to span across all grade levels and serve as an ambassador for the Bard trajectory, the role is grade level team-agnostic and does not require the counselor to take on any grade level-specific responsibilities. The counselor will push into grade level meetings as necessary to disseminate important information to grade level teams. QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field preferred.

Strong organization skills, with the ability to create strategic groupings and cohortsMinimum of 2 years of experience working in schools, with a combination of teaching and leadership experience with strong results.

Extreme flexibility and strong work ethic required.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, educators, and administrators.

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a passion for empowering students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

Additional InformationKNOS strives to provide the best, most equitable compensation and benefits package in recognition of the significant influence they have on the economic and personal welfare of our employees.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market. 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)No waiting period for health benefitsRanked above the 90th percentile with 86% of Employee’s health benefits premium covered by KNOSComprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employeesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with services to support employees and their families address personal and work-related issues that may impact their health and well-beingKNOS employees are provided 27 paid holidays and additional paid time offOn-going professional development opportunities

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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