Post-Secondary Counselor

Options For Youth Public Charter Schools; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hours

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Job summary

Options for Youth invites educators who are energetic and authentic to join our California network of free public charter schools. The Certificated counselor position supports post-secondary planning and coordinates district ROP and vocational programs while guiding students toward graduation and college readiness.

The ideal candidate will hold a BA/BS and a valid California PPS credential in School Counseling, with a commitment to equity and a passion for helping students succeed in college and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• California PPS credential in School Counseling required or credentialed.

Responsibilities

• Meets one-on-one with students (and parents) to discuss post-secondary goals and helps teachers create individualized plans.
• Coordinates quarterly workshops or seminars to inform students and teachers of post-secondary options.
• Creates hand-outs/posters about requirements for options and updates on financial aid and scholarships.
• Keeps knowledge of UC A-G requirements and communicates with students and teachers.
• Tracks senior credit progression monthly and reports postsecondary data to leadership.
• Provides resources for SAT/ACT preparation; may facilitate SAT/ACT prep on-site and maintains testing calendar.

Education

BA/BS degree

California PPS credential in School Counseling

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.Who We Are:Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for.We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.Job is:CertificatedOur Ideal Candidate Will:Meets one-on-one with students (and parents, if required/desired) to discuss post-secondary goals; assists teachers in creating individualized plans for students to reach their goal(s), and ensures students with 200+ credits are following their post-secondary path and are aware of the needed requirements.Acts as the primary contact for district ROP and vocational programs.Coordinates workshops or seminars quarterly to help inform students and teachers of their post-secondary options and equip students with specific skills required for post-secondary life (i.e., interviewing skills, filling out job or college applications, etc.).Creates timely hand-outs (or posters) for teachers and students regarding requirements for specific options for students and stays up to date on, and informs students, parents, and teachers of the latest financial aid and scholarship information.Obtains knowledge of the current UC A-G requirements and communicates with students and teachers.Tracks senior credit progression monthly to ensure students and teachers know what is required from each student for timely graduation and reports postsecondary data to the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Instructional Operations annually.Provide students resources for SAT and ACT preparation; facilitate SAT and ACT prep classes on-site when appropriate and monitor and inform of SAT and ACT testing sessions, including an accurate master SAT and ACT testing calendar.You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements:BA/BS Degree required.Valid preliminary or clear California PPS credential in School Counseling.Company Benefits and Perks:We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.