[2023-2024] College & Career Seminar Teacher - High School

Company Description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. 

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Job Description

Grade(s): 11th - 12th

Position Overview

The College & Career, Seminar Teacher role is responsible for teaching college and career readiness curriculum and providing one-on-one college and career advising to students to ensure a strong and strategic postsecondary program match for all students. This role has ultimate accountability over the postsecondary planning of the school’s students and reports to the Director of Post-Secondary Opportunities.

Duties/Responsibilities

College and Career Access Knowledge and Skills

• Advise and coach all students on postsecondary program planning (wishlist, letters of recommendations, financial aid, career exploration, summer enrichment opportunities, etc.) through classroom instruction and regular one-on-one advising sessions, focusing on strong and strategic postsecondary program match and plans
•  Create access to college & career resources and opportunities to support underrepresented populations.
• Lead family engagement workshops focused on college admissions, financial aid, career and post-secondary options.
• Provide families with an introduction to the College Match and Career Exploration processes, including required one-on-ones each semester.
• Conduct graduation eligibility audit with all students and support with Course Advising process to ensure students are on track to meet graduation requirements
• Provide training to grade teachers and advisors on how to support students in the college application process, including writing a letter of recommendation
• Attend all Grade College Counseling meetings and professional development workshops

Team Player

• Work effectively with KIPP Forward regional staff, including the KIPP Forward Regional Managing Director, Director of Post-Secondary Opportunities, Manager of Postsecondary Support & Strategic Partnerships, and Manager of Post-Secondary Support & Persistence.
• Maintain a collaborative team with consistent communication flow to all key stakeholders and teammates.
• Responsible for supporting KIPP juniors and seniors through lesson planning, lesson execution, and classroom management. 
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate college knowledge and career success program in a high school learning environment, both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually, that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and socio-emotional potential.
• Participate in and effectively prepare for weekly one-on-one check-ins with the Director of Post-Secondary Opportunities

Data Management

• Utilize various student management platforms to track, monitor progress, and submit student data, including, but not limited to, Overgrad, Google Suite, Excel, KIPP Foundation-approved tools, etc.
• Progress monitors all KIPP Forward post-secondary access goals, including (but not limited to) completion of student and family one-on-ones, applications (including wish list finalization, essay completion, transcript submission, ED campaign), and FAFSA. career integration (including YouScience, major selection, internship opportunities), and decision phase (including financial fit, major/career fit, socio-emotional fit, etc.).
• Work with KIPP Forward staff to ensure student data is properly in our Alumni Database (Salesforce).

Course Instruction

• Act as principal instructor for junior and senior Seminar classes.
• Assist in developing curriculum and a scope and sequence for junior and senior seminar lesson plans and assessments.
• Teach junior/senior seminar class, a college readiness course focusing on career planning, college application, and the process of matriculation.
• Ensure that students are on track and up to date for all deliverabl