KIPP Forward College and Career Counselor

Develop and execute counseling and Match strategy plans annually utilizing platforms such as Overgrad Alumni Database and Counselor Match Tool to monitor progress towards regional goals.

Recruit and mentor an Early Decision (ED) cohort of rising seniors providing guidance on on-campus visits essay writing recommendation solicitation and application submission by early deadlines.

Conduct 1 : 1 counseling sessions with every freshman and junior at least twice per year offering personalized guidance and support throughout their Match journeys.

Meet with every junior family by September 30th (partnering with teachers if needed) and ideally engage with every junior family to provide proactive counseling support.

Ensure completion of Junior Milestones including YouScience assessment in the fall semester wishlist development and personal statement drafting in the spring semester.

Facilitate Freshman Milestones ensuring freshmen start strong with a strong GPA and academic profile.

Lead bi-monthly counseling team meetings with the director to analyze Match and counseling data and develop actionable plans.

Attend quarterly calls with the Director of College & Career Counseling at KIPP Foundation to align regional efforts with national initiatives.

Participate in monthly Match Matters meetings with school leadership including the principal principal manager ED / CEO (as available) director and teacher.

Engage in monthly coaching calls with a designated coach from the KIPP Foundation to troubleshoot challenges track progress toward goals and implement best practices in counseling.

Facilitate the development of student academic schedules to promote timely progression towards graduation goals.

Collaborate with the high school leadership team to integrate counseling and Match strategies with broader school priorities and initiatives.

Manage the credit recovery process by overseeing student enrollment in appropriate classes and updating student transcripts in PowerSchool to accurately reflect completed coursework and credits.

Organize and manage college visits for all grade levels coordinating schedules logistics and student participation to provide valuable exposure to postsecondary institutions.

Maintain updated graduation checklists for every student ensuring alignment with individual academic plans and requirements to facilitate timely progress toward graduation and postsecondary goals.

Teach and execute the CKCS curriculum to juniors and ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with the KIPP Foundation program requirements (scope-and-sequence submission lesson internalization and execution data collection etc.)

Have a growth mindset be receptive to feedback and do whatever it takes to make the impossible possible.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Counseling Education or related field; Masters degree preferred.

Previous experience in college counseling admissions or related fields preferred.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.

Commitment to equity and inclusion in education with a passion for supporting underserved students.

Proficiency in utilizing college counseling tools and platforms (e.g. Overgrad Alumni Database) preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to a positive school culture.

Familiarity with student information systems (e.g. PowerSchool) and experience managing student records and transcripts.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits :

This is a Full-Time 12-month teaching position.

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health dental life accidental death and dismemberment short and long term disability and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

As an equal opportunity employer KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation military status or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws or regulations.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1