College & Career Seminar Teacher - High School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Jose, CA

About The Position

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is a nonprofit network of free public charter schools serving more than 6,000 students across several California communities. The College & Career Seminar Teacher works in a KIPP high school as part of KIPP Forward, providing students with college and career instruction and individualized advising to help them identify and pursue strong postsecondary matches. The teacher reports to the Senior Manager of College and Career Counseling at the school site. The role includes advising students on postsecondary planning and admissions, maintaining student progress data, teaching college knowledge and career success lessons, and supporting students and families through matriculation. The teacher also collaborates with school and regional teams, participates in counseling and school programming, and contributes to an inclusive and supportive classroom and school culture. The position follows KIPP’s extended-day and extended-year schedule.

Requirements

Hold a B.A. or B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Credential in any subject, or an equivalent out-of-state credential or license.
Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications, including Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Be able to learn and use instructional technology for in-class and distance learning, such as Zoom and Nearpod.
Possess strong content-area knowledge and the ability to build relationships with students, families, and communities.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and strategic planning skills.
Demonstrate interest in serving low-income students and commitment to supporting students through college and career.
Have knowledge of SAT/ACT registration processes and their impact on college access.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching Black and Brown students.
Two or more years of College Match or college admissions experience, preferably in California.
Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, or Mandarin speaking proficiency.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Advise students on postsecondary program planning and admissions, including wish lists, applications, recommendation letters, transcript submission, and financial aid, through classroom instruction and regular one-on-one sessions.
Meet with students and their families twice a year to support postsecondary planning and matriculation.
Create access to college and career resources and opportunities for underrepresented populations.
Maintain consistent communication about student data progress with KIPP Foundation, college personnel, community-based organizations, school and regional leadership, students, and families.
Use student management platforms to track, monitor, and submit student data, including Naviance, Google Suite, Excel, and KIPP Foundation-approved tools.
Plan and deliver rigorous lessons, manage the classroom, and support KIPP freshmen.
Plan and implement college knowledge and career success programming in in-person and virtual high school learning environments.
Participate on the grade-level leadership team.
Support college counseling programming, including college visits, financial aid nights, college fairs, college knowledge workshops, and wish-list approval nights.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom culture and meet required deadlines.
Participate in weekly College Counseling department meetings and weekly one-on-one check-ins with the Senior Manager of College and Career Counseling.
Support regional initiatives related to college, career, college partnerships, and financial literacy.
Collaborate with KIPP Forward regional staff, other KIPP NorCal counselors, school colleagues, and external partners.
Attend IEP-exit meetings for seniors and provide input on transition plans and postsecondary goals.
Support planning and execution of the school graduation ceremony.
Attend school-site staff and grade-level meetings and professional development workshops.
Participate in school-wide supervision and facilitate a daily student advisory class.
Model KIPP values, demonstrate commitment to anti-racist education, and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Teach within the extended-day and extended-year schedule and contribute to the school’s professional team.
Perform other duties assigned by the School Leader.