College/Career Coach

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College and Career Coach is responsible for implementing strategies that prepares Chicago Public School students for post-secondary opportunities. Chief among the responsibilities is to provide direct service to every high school students using a set of curricular and enrichment strategies delivered through the domains of awareness, readiness, access and success to promote long-term preparation for post-secondary transition.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum bachelor’s degree in related field, supplemented by three years of relevant work experience.
Candidate must have a car, valid driver’s license, and availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Possess the knowledge, principals and practices of academic and career development
Maintain the ability to establish effective working relationship with students, parents and school personnel as well as representatives from universities, businesses, government and community-based organization.
Be proficient in Windows Operating System and MS Office
Strong internet skills
Ability to develop and maintain partnership
Ability to maintain good relationships
Must be a team player
Possess a BA degree with 3-4 year of youth development and programming experiences.

Responsibilities

Increase college and career options for students by implementing key strategies that align with the Department of College and Career Preparation (DCCP)
Develop implementation plans that align with the DCCP score card and metrics
Collaborate with Specialist and higher education officials to build partnerships that supports matriculation and retention of CPS students
Conduct ongoing college access workshops for all grade levels that advises students about college and career opportunities
Participate in ongoing coach and counselor integrated support strategies using the American School Counselors (ASCA) implementation plan
Conduct monthly workshops that informs and prepares students in 9-12 for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Conduct comprehensive workshops that prepares students for the What’s Next IL Guideway completions
Coordinate job shadow, career speaker and career service events that promote college and career preparation.
Support the recruit of students for Career and Technical Education (CTE) for citywide CTE academies
Recruit students for CTE internships and support employment opportunities
Coordinate with CTE teachers and counselors to ensure that students complete soft-skills requirements necessary to meeting work ready criteria
Organize and conduct college tours for 9-12 grade levels
Conduct workshops that focus on ACT/SAT test preparation for students
Conduct workshops that focus on writing, time management and study skills
Attend monthly DCCP Coach professional development meetings
Participate in scheduled planning sessions to develop key tools and strategies that promote the departments work
Organize college and career fairs