High School Placement Counselor
About The Position
The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The High School Placement Counselor will help develop and execute a high school placement program which places members of the 8th grade class into top-performing high schools that will prepare them for college.
Requirements
- Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Passion for the charter school movement and parents having a choice for educating their children.
- Possess a sincere interest in helping others achieve life goals.
- Strong systems and reporting skills.
- Ability to commit to and demonstrate the LEARN mission and core values.
- Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
- Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, parents, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Applications, internet research and database functionality
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional demeanor
- Experience in developing and implementing procedures
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and a diverse workload, while achieving results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Ability to defuse tense situations and get others organized to meet project expectations
- High degree of initiative and independent judgment
- Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff at all levels in a personable and professional manner
- Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude
Responsibilities
- High School and Scholarship Organizations: Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with high schools and scholarship organizations. Identify potential funding sources. Coordinate meetings and panel discussions. Arrange for high schools and organizations to tour/visit school.
- Students: Consult with students to develop a list of high schools that meets each student’s needs. Facilitate high school placement workshops and/or classes to address topics which include short answer and essay writing, test prep, interview prep, etc. Assist students with applications to ensure timely submission. Coordinate student school visits and shadow days with high schools. Assist students with enrichment program applications. Additionally they will provided scaffolded programming to begin preparing scholars in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades and their families for the high school placement process.
- Parents/Families: Assist with the planning of group parent meetings to discuss the high school application and financial aid process. Assist in conducting one-on-one parent meetings to discuss each student’s application and financial aid timeline and assist parents in completing materials. Facilitate communication between parents and schools and placement organizations.
- Faculty: Work with school social worker in developing suitable student application choices (based on grades, classroom performance, etc.). Coordinate completion and submission of teacher recommendation letters.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, 403B and the Chicago Teachers' Pension fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
