College & Career Intervention Coach at Oakside Preparatory Academy na Milwaukee Scholars

School Information:

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here.

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy:

Competitive pay and benefits at affordable rates.

Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.

Supportive coaching model with new staff paired with a teacher mentor.

Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments. 

Ensure a secure and safe working environment.

Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.

Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Awarded Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Summary

The College and Career Intervention Coach supports the development of academic and soft skills to develop the college and career readiness of all students. The College and Career Intervention Coach works in tandem with school staff and community stakeholders to develop and implement interventions that holistically support students as they aim to overcome barriers and become future ready. The College and Career Intervention Coach monitors student progress towards college access goals and all required graduation outcomes in collaboration with school staff and student families, paying particular attention to the unique needs of first generation and students at risk of a successful secondary and postsecondary outcome.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as an advocate for all students and support the development of student academic, social/emotional, and career/college readiness skills, mindsets, and behaviors.   

Collaborate with school staff and community stakeholders to define the needs and barriers facing students.    

 Deliver, manage, and assess a school counseling program that holistically supports students and their needs.   

Uphold the integrity of the college preparatory mission of the school by providing support, experiences, and resources that give students access to college opportunities:    

Provide a variety of college advising services to students, including individual student meetings, classroom lessons, and college preparation and financial aid events.   

Host college representative visits, organize college campus visits and stay apprised of developments in college admission practices and financial aid requirements.   

Provide required college application documents including transcripts, school profiles, and counselor recommendations.   

Track application progress, college acceptances, and scholarship awards   

Monitor student progress towards all required graduation outcomes:    

Ensure that the early college program runs smoothly, supporting students, staff, and families:    

Maintain a positive partnership with the early college post-secondary partner institution(s):    

Additional fair share responsibilities as assigned.   

Maintain all requirements necessary for school counselor licensure or endorsement.   

Light travel is required for professional development meetings and college campus visits.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree preferred (only required if state requires)  

School Counselor License (SCL) or School Counselor Endorsement (NT) preferred (only required if state requires)  

Supervisory experience, preferred 

Knowledge of general computer systems and applications; ability to travel to regional professional development trainings; effective communication skills – in writing and in-person, ability to work independently and manage time and tasks, ability to collaborate with district and building colleagues, families, and community partners.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.