CAVA - Graduation Coach

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

10d•Remote

About The Position

The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. We use K12, inc. as our curriculum provider for the basis of instruction and teachers provide live instruction via the Engageli platform. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to log into the online school daily, complete coursework, and attend instructional sessions. This position supports high school students in achieving on-time graduation and College and Career Readiness by monitoring student data, identifying students at risk, and tracking progress toward graduation and post-secondary goals. The role collaborates closely with counselors, teachers, administrators, students, and families to develop and implement targeted strategies, maintain accurate student records, and provide proactive support to help students stay on track. The position also monitors post-graduation outcomes and assists with state testing, professional development, and other student support initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Detail oriented
Able to balance and complete multiple projects
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Self-directed but comfortable working as part of a team
Proficient with the school’s graduation requirements
Familiar with reviewing transcripts and grades

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or two years’ experience in school counseling preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain student database related to College Career Readiness indicators as outlined in California State Dashboard indicators; collaborate to define and track lead measures to predict CCR competencies
Utilize early warning indicators to identify high school students who are most likely at risk of not graduating in the cohort year
Create a database of at-risk students and track individual and subpopulation progress toward graduation and College Career Readiness indicators
Work closely with teachers, counselors and administrators to develop systematic strategies and initiatives to identify and support students, and collect data to determine effectiveness of strategies and initiatives
Assist high school credit clerks, counselors, and Director of Accountability in the collection and data entry of transcripts, dual enrollment credits, AP exam scores, CHSPE records, and other documentation needed related to College Career Readiness and graduation
Review grad plan to ensure path toward graduation, and bring any concerns to assigned guidance counselor
Track assigned caseload students for one year post-graduation to monitor post-graduation activity (i.e. college enrollment, entrance into the work force, etc.)
Communicate with all withdrawing high school students to ensure student is enrolled in school and planning to graduate, or connect with resources to prevent student from dropping out
Communicate high expectations and shows an active interest in student’s achievement, establish and maintain a positive rapport with families; communicate regularly with parents and students at risk of not graduating
Disseminate necessary student information to GE teachers and/or guidance counselors
Collaborate with peers to provide a positive experience for students
Attend in-person and/or virtual training and professional development as needed to maintain a level of expertise in the field
Proctor in person state testing as needed
Other duties as assigned.