Temporary College Counselor (SY 2026-27)

Leadership Public Schools•Oakland, CA

2d•$69,073 - $147,946•Onsite

About The Position

The College Counselor actively creates, promotes and maintains a college/career-going culture that supports students and families for a successful transition from high school to post-secondary education/career. The College Counselor ensures clear, realistic, and supportive paths for students by developing and monitoring individualized college and career plans with students.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum of one year of successful experience working with first-generation college bound students
Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Counseling Credential, enrolled in a PPS program, or intent to enroll in a PPS program
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
Valid California Drivers’ License
Effective academic counseling strategies
College application process
Student financial aid application process
California DREAM Act application process
Trade school application process
Resources and opportunities available to high school graduates
Culturally-responsive pedagogy
Adult learning principles and change management theory
Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry
Manage a large caseload of students with a variety of academic and socio-economic needs
Support, monitor and evaluate progress towards college and career readiness
Compile and analyze to develop action plans based on high standards and including measurable objectives
Implement collaborative and team building processes
Plan, implement and monitor high-leverage student and family workshops and events and professional development
Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations
Provide timely and actionable feedback
Provoke, inspire and motivate people to make progress toward goals
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work effectively across diverse communities
Maintain confidentiality
Travel to conduct business
Work a flexible schedule as directed

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish highly desired

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate and facilitate college/career-related events including workshops, events, and tours
Develop and monitor graduation plans for all assigned students
Monitor college and career plans
Meet with students 1:1 to assess individual progress on graduation and college/career plans and promptly modify and procure support as needed
Communicate college and career progress monitoring to staff and families as directed
Oversee the leadership advisory programs, including developing advisory curriculum and coaching advisors
Collaborate with staff to ensure positive college and career progress including referral to summer school, credit recovery, and/or services provided by outside agencies
Maintain student transcript data with accuracy and integrity
Develop student and family programs to promote college and career culture
Develop and oversee advisory curriculum focused on college and career culture
Compile and report student graduation, college, and career data as assigned
Serve on school leadership teams as assigned
Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
Perform related duties as assigned