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School Site
Challenge Charter High School, 15-20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Who We Are
Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (“Challenge Prep”) has provided students and families with a successful K-8 program in Far Rockaway, Queens. Challenge Charter High School (“CCHS”) will offer a unique early college and career and technical education (“CCTE”) program to ensure that students graduate prepared to be successful in the college and/or career pathway of their choice. CCHS will provide an academically rigorous program that integrates content with real-world technical skills found in the following fields: Aviation, Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, and Hospitality. Through strategic collaborations with industry partners, students will have access to personalized academic and social-emotional learning sequences, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.
Understanding the Role
The guidance counselor will report to the principal and/or his/her designee. The focus of the work will be to work with all constituencies of the school community to create an environment of social-emotional support for every student. The guidance counselor will oversee the mandated counseling schedule, program students individually to ensure they are on the appropriate path for future college and/or chosen career success, and work with the dean of culture and internship coordinator to create a solid internship and/or work program for all students. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.
Ongoing Specific Responsibilities
Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and will be responsible to:
Who We Seek
We will consider candidates who can demonstrate:
Because we believe that all staff members play an important role in the education of our students, the school will offer opportunities for Guidance Counselors to assist with or participate in activities like:
For Phase 1 of the process, in addition to the cover letter, resume, and interview, applicants must present three references including, if possible, one from a current supervisor. Other references might include a colleague with whom the applicant has collaborated, and/or a professional organization or staff development representative.
Selection Criteria:
Challenge Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:
Minimum Qualifications
Work Year
This is a full-time position which begins in mid-August and goes through the end of June. All staff are expected to attend Confratute, a weeklong summer planning institute in mid-July at the University of Connecticut, which will offer an essential opportunity for staff to be involved in developing the school’s culture and instructional program.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, & the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting https://challengecharterschools.org/.
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