School Counselor - IDEA Victory College Prep (26-27)

DescriptionRole Mission: As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. In this capacity, College Counselors deploy initiatives to educate students about college education and help students navigate the college research, admissions, and enrollment process. This leader will work in a fast paced, rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment, in pursuit of college matriculation goals.This role will require up to approximately 25% travel annually. Typically, this will look like travel for districtwide events and occasional monthly travel to schools and professional development opportunities.What We OfferCompensation:Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $66,000 and $72,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.Other Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.What You Bring -- CompetenciesQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferredExperience: At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education, preferred; 1+ years of college access experience, requiredCertificate: Valid Counseling certificate preferredKnowledge and Skills:Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentExperience in college admissions is preferableAbility to build solid student and family relationshipsStrong command of the English language both verbal and writtenWhat You'll Do -- AccountabilitiesMatriculation and College Acceptance100% of graduates matriculate to a College/University25% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I/Tier II College/University15% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I College/UniversityStudent Achievement* 100% of 9th-12th graders On Track to Graduate (OTG)* 21 average ACT score for 12th graders by end of 12th gradeResponsibilities:Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications campaign, financial aid campaign, matriculation campaign) for the campusAdvise and motivate students towards college enrollment, Tier 1, and Tier 2 college matriculation, improving ACT scores and OTG ratesSupport with the school's master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placementInitiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and college enrollmentsReport progress towards goals to regional and campus leadership and advise on schoolwide pivots necessary to deliver resultsAnalyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked resultsEnforce procedures that both meet college readiness compliance requirements and create transformational practices that improve college completion ratesSupport RTTC teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT prep lessonsDesign college-going culture initiatives with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communityParticipate in professional development from national and external stakeholdersWe look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through collegeHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomesWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and studentsAbout IDEA Public SchoolsAt IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.Staff ExperienceAt IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!To ApplyPlease submit your application online through Jobvite. It's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us.To read our full policy, please click the following link: https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdfBackground Screening RequirementEmployment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.For additional information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website:https://info.flclearinghouse.com