College & Career Intervention Coach at Westfield Preparatory High School
About The Position
Located in Redford Charter Township, MI, Westfield Preparatory High School opened in 2019 and serves 880+ students in 7th-12th grade. At Westfield Prep, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Westfield Preparatory High School click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/westfield-preparatory-high-school/en]. Why Choose Westfield Preparatory High School: Starting pay above market scales. Supported by an experienced leadership team. Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students. Offers behavioral support for teachers and students. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. Inspire students to think creatively and apply critical-thinking skills to solve problems.
Requirements
- B.A. or higher, from an accredited college or university
- Knowledge of general computer systems and applications; ability to travel to regional professional development trainings; effective communication skills – in writing and in-person, ability to work independently and manage time and tasks, ability to collaborate with district and building colleagues, families, and community partners.
Nice To Haves
- School Counselor License (SCL) or School Counselor Endorsement (NT) preferred (only required if state requires)
- Supervisory experience, preferred NA
Responsibilities
- Develop activities and interventions to support the growth of student academic skills, soft skills, and career/college readiness skills; developing student mindsets and behaviors that lead to success.
- Collaborate with school staff and community stakeholders to define the needs and barriers facing students.
- Uphold the integrity of the college preparatory mission of the school by providing support, experiences, and resources that give students access to college opportunities.
- Host college representative visits, organize college campus visits and stay apprised of developments in college admission practices.
- Provide a variety of college advising services to students, including individual student meetings, classroom lessons, and college preparation events.
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions to ensure college going needs are met for first generation, and/or at-risk students.
- Coach students and families through the financial aid process, ensuring graduating students and their families complete FAFSA and understand the cost of college as well as the opportunities to make college more affordable.
- Track student college application progress, college acceptances, and scholarship awards.
- Provide required college application documents including transcripts, school profiles, and recommendations.
- Monitor student progress towards all required graduation outcomes.
- Additional fair share responsibilities as assigned.
- Light travel is required for professional development meetings and college campus visits.
Benefits
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- Inspire students to think creatively and apply critical-thinking skills to solve problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
