School Counselor - IDEA Victory College Prep (26-27)

Role Mission As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. In this capacity, College Counselors deploy initiatives to educate students about college education and help students navigate the college research, admissions, and enrollment process. This leader will work in a fast paced, rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment, in pursuit of college matriculation goals. This role will require up to approximately 25% travel annually. Typically, this will look like travel for districtwide events and occasional monthly travel to schools and professional development opportunities. Overview What We Offer Compensation Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $66,000 and $72,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer include: Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability. Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Experience: At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education, preferred; 1+ years of college access experience, required Certificate: Valid Counseling certificate preferred Knowledge and Skills Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment Experience in college admissions is preferable Ability to build solid student and family relationships Strong command of the English language both verbal and written What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities Matriculation and College Acceptance 100% of graduates matriculate to a College/University 25% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I/Tier II College/University 15% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I College/University Student Achievement 100% of 9th-12th graders On Track to Graduate (OTG) 21 average ACT score for 12th graders by end of 12th grade Responsibilities Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications campaign, financial aid campaign, matriculation campaign) for the campus Advise and motivate students towards college enrollment, Tier 1, and Tier 2 college matriculation, improving ACT scores and OTG rates Support with the school’s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placement Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and college enrollments Report progress towards goals to regional and campus leadership and advise on schoolwide pivots necessary to deliver results Analyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked results Enforce procedures that both meet college readiness compliance requirements and create transformational practices that improve college completion rates Support RTTC teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT prep lessons Design college-going culture initiatives with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their community Participate in professional development from national and external stakeholders Team and Values We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students About IDEA Public Schools IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. Staff Experience At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here! To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Policies IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that all employees must remain drug-free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. Staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in a new role with us. To read our full policy, please see the policy at the following link: Background Screening Requirement Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. 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