College Counselor

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Achieving true equity requires you to look at all aspects, from both a larger systems perspective and an individual student perspective. You put differentiated and culturally relevant systems in place to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success. This requires you to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students or populations of students and you provide the support to help them overcome those barriers. You do this by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students and team members based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.

Your Mission

Redefine what’s possible in public education. The primary role of a College Counselor is to learn about college and life after high school. This includes careers, military and college, but a majority of your time is spent checking in with students on grades, graduation requirements, credits, credit recovery, application deadlines, etc. necessary to open doors after High School. The candidate will be successful when they are able to motivate and inspire students to work hard and meet ambitious individualized growth goals.

Out goal is to ensure 100% of our students are accepted to college before graduation, and to open career opportunities for those who ultimately decide college is not the right path for them.

You Live by our RIGHT Values

Respect: We value each others’ diverse perspectives and experiences, communicate clearly and consistently, hold high expectations with empathy, and take time to really get to know others.

Ingenuity: We challenge ourselves to find new solutions to the most difficult problems. We always welcome the opportunity to think creatively.

Growth: We will undoubtedly face adversity. We commit to give and receive feedback and to be relentlessly reflective even in the most challenging problems.

Honesty: We assume the best of others, provide authentic feedback & praise, reflect on our own strengths and areas for development, and act with courage to always do what is right over what is easy..

Teamwork: You genuinely believe that ALL students can achieve excellence and that requires that you see the best in every person you interact with (students and team members alike) every day. We know that we are strongest and most successful when we work together.

Your Responsibilities

School Leadership

Knowledge and experience with HS, credits, credit recovery, etc.

Strong commitment to ALL students

Ability to innovate, problem-solve and implement within a new space, as well as build new programs to fidellity

Assist in the formulation of campus goals and objectives addressing the social-emotional needs of students and the removal of barriers to their academic success

College and Career Planning

Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.

Guide students and parents through the admissions and financial aid process.

Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-high school planning.

Obtain, organize, file and display guidance materials; catalog and prepare for use by students; maintain displays and bulletin boards.

Plan, organize, develop and implement career events and publications; prepare letters, flyers, mailers and other materials to publicize Career Center services, resources and speaker programs.

Contact, schedule and arrange guest speakers from the local business community, colleges and military services to present information regarding specific occupations.

Schedule visitations by representatives from local colleges; organize, coordinate and publicize career-related events and other opportunities for students to learn about higher education and vocational training and preparation.

Develop and maintain a current and comprehensive occupational library including information on careers and career clusters, employment prospects and trends and employment requirements and opportunities; obtain and circulate current college catalogs.

Prepare and deliver informational presentation as requested; orient students to College and Career resources and services.

Plan and conduct Career Days, Career Month, Job Fairs, or College Fairs.

Attend meetings, conferences and seminars regarding career trends, college entrance and financial aid.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Teaching

Planning and instructing lessons primarily focused on College Knowledge, Career Success, socio-emotional learning, and SAT

Differentiating and aligning daily instruction based on data

Assisting with after school and summer Test Prep classes

Infusing joy and a passion for excellence into the junior College and Career Readiness course

Motivating and investing students and families in the CCR Course and college entrance exams through relationship building and strong communication, with the belief that with hard work they can reach their highest potential

Maintaining grades and attendance

Assisting with mock and official exams and the College and Career Fair on a Saturday in October

Planning and chaperoning High School field trips relating to College and Career

Other responsibilities

Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions

Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development

Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week

Meet deadlines necessary for student and school success relating to college admissions

Volunteering to recruit students and families

Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring, or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify

You

Required

have accomplished professional experience in either of the following settings: PK-12 schools and/or out-of-school time programs

demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

operate with a high level of self-awareness

create authentic partnerships built on trust and confidence.

are culturally competent and can support equity and excellence in the promotion of academic success for all learners by acknowledging, respecting, and responding to diversity

have excellent communication skills: active listening, verbal and written

are an organization mastermind and can manage many tasks through a maintained use of routine structures and organizational systems.

approach problems with extreme optimism and remain solutions-oriented

Your schedule

After-hours events may be required

Full time, Non-exempt, 11- months

Compensation and Benefits

Salary based on years of experience ranging from $63,000-77,000

The position follows an 11-month work calendar

Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services

$1,000-2,000 Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance

Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave

Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support

Employee resource groups (affinity groups) are a part of our culture

Closure Dates (27 days in addition to summer break for 10 and 11-month team members and 34 days for 12-month team members)

Provides curriculum and lesson planning support as well as clear roles/responsibilities in terms of instructional expectations and schedule.

Provides consistent Coaching and Feedback through our True North Development Cycle and Polaris Instructional Coaching Cycle

Compass Rose Public Schools offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes both district-paid and voluntary products. We provide you with a variety of benefits and resources to help you reach your healthcare and retirement needs. Details of all available benefits can be found on our Employee Benefits Center website.

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265