College and Career Ready Advocate - MHS

Educate Kansas • Mcpherson, KS

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About The Position

This position will work with students in grades 9-12 to develop individual plans for college and career readiness. CCR Advocates will work directly with families and students to discuss test scores- course selection- future plans- grades- attitudes- soft skills and every aspect of helping students prepare for life after high school.

Requirements

• Teaching or equivalent license.
• Ability to read- analyze- and interpret general business periodicals- professional journals- technical procedures- or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports- business correspondence- and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers- clients- customers- and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts- interest- commissions- proportions- percentages- circumference- and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Experience in a variety of Macintosh and PC software applications.
• Experience in researching on the internet.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written- oral- diagrammatic- or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• License in school counseling or social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of two conferences yearly with assigned students and families.
• Has a working knowledge of PowerSchool and how to obtain grades- test scores and log entries from this database.
• Plans- organizes and participates in College and Career sessions.
• Maintains and organizes files on each student related to their progress toward becoming college and career ready- including long term course planning and selection.
• Communicates regularly with counselors- administrators and other staff.
• Directs students and families to other staff and resources as necessary.
• Plans- organizes and participates in college visits for students and families.
• Be knowledgeable and up-to-date on college and career options.
• Has a detailed understanding of Navigation 101 and how it can assist parents and students.
• Plans- organizes and participates in career days.
• Makes recommendations to administration on areas pertaining to college and career readiness.
• Participates in training and professional development as mutually agreed upon with administration.
• Refers students and families to appropriate job shadowing and placement opportunities.
• Explains district provided college and career assessments and resources to students and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Instruction or Superintendent.
• Abide by state statutes- school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students- equipment- materials- and facilities.
• Maintain accurate- complete- and correct records as required by law- district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed