Guidance Counselor - School Placement Coordinator

Description

Guidance Counselor - (Full Time and Summer Positions)

The Elevated Education process engages students in a meaningful way to empower each student’s learning journey. Our mentoring program cultivates a sense of community and success that inspires our students to stay engaged and become productive citizens after graduation through post-secondary education or engagement in the workforce.In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will:

• Collaborate with Students, Mentors, District and School Staff, and all stakeholders on determining a student's best option for enrolling in high school.
• Utilize or establish relationships with Districts, Schools, and staff members across the state to create opportunities for students to enroll in school.
• Guide students and families to the appropriate resources needed to enroll in school.
• Maintain a caseload of students who have previously dropped out of High School but have committed to re-enrolling and graduating.
• Audit and implement student Individualized Learning Plans to assure appropriateness of school placement.
• Monitor progress of students in caseload with check-ins, scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication, responding to students questions, concerns, and needs
• Assists students in developing self-efficacy by identifying and overcoming obstacles that may be impeding academic success; 
• Helps students in identifying, developing and implementing learning strategies and study skills specific to course materials
• Compile and enter data on services provided, including number of students contacted, mentored and results achieved.
• Participate in events, including Open Houses, Forums, recruiting sessions, etc.
• Work closely with faculty, parents and others concerned with academic engagement and student success.
• Provide assistance navigating, recommending, and placing students in an appropriate academic setting and institution.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to stay current on program requirements and advising trends.
• Conduct proactive outreach and monitor assigned students’ progress toward completing their educational goals.
• Employ technology-enabled advising, mentoring, and data.
• Conduct outreach (e.g. phone calls, texts, emails) to students in support of retention-based programming efforts and facilitates/participates in workshops and events designed to assist students with orientation, educational options exploration resources, transferring, academic planning, use of support services, etc.
• Supporting and mentoring students who have disengaged from the education system and are unsure of the path forward.
• Supporting and mentoring students through the death or incarceration of a parent or close family member.
• Supporting and mentoring homeless students and finding them resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bi-lingual (preferred)
• One year tutoring, teaching, or guidance experience.
• One year experience in student advising\mentoring function or related area in an educational setting, preferably at the High School level is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job is acceptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and patiently with students requiring individual assistance or special accommodations and to motivate students to improve.
• Must be knowledgeable of mentoring and educational techniques and able to provide assistance specifically designed to address the needs of at-risk students.
• Requires time management skills appropriate to working in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment providing a variety of services.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse students and staff.
• Computer skills with in-depth knowledge of using popular MS applications
• Experience using HubSpot CRM or similar CRM a plus
• Experience using Softphone applications like Aircall a plus