Coordinator, College

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States DC Public Schools Full time
Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

DCPS serves 50,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 118 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
Position Overview

The Coordinator, College and Career will be responsible for ensuring that every high school student and their family receives proactive and effective support to successfully transition the student to college and career. The Coordinator will maintain a high-quality College & Career Advising Team, comprised of existing school staff and teachers. This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

The Coordinator, College & Career will report to the Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
  • With school leadership, creates a College & Career Advising Team, including staff, teachers, and support organizations, to identify the services and support currently being provided; and develops a strategic plan for the College & Career approach for the high school.
  • Leverages existing resources to ensure that all students and families receive high quality college and career counseling in order to: develop a smart college list, submit applications in a timely manner, and complete all financial aid paperwork.
  • Ensures effective implementation of college and career tools and programming (e.g., SAT Test Prep, Naviance) to support college and career exploration, preparation, and planning.
  • Regularly utilizes postsecondary and career data to create goals and drive student programming.
  • Ensures that college and career advising is a priority/responsibility of all school faculty and staff.
  • Ensures consistent college & career messaging throughout schools.
  • Coordinates college tours and career exposure opportunities.
  • Markets and support students in dual credit programs.
  • Liaises with dual credit partner institutions to ensure programmatic success.
  • Stewards relationships with local and national Top Tier Universities with high DCPS graduation rates.
  • Implements a continuum of work-based learning opportunities throughout grades 9-12, including compensated internships for 11th and/or 12th graders.
  • Supports the coordination of teachers, school leadership, and appropriate Advisory Boards and business partners to secure career exploration opportunities and internships in the local community.
  • Provides resources and support to ensure that ALL DCPS students have post-secondary plans, including job placement and employment support.
  • Implements programming, workshops, and home visits developed by DCPS Central Office (OFPE & OPPR) for family engagement in college and career.
  • Implements Central Office initiative to engage and involve successful school alumni to encourage the success of students in college and career.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree and at least two years of related work experience.
  • Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
  • Experience in teaching, counseling, workforce development, and/or public/private partnerships a plus.
  • Ability to analyze data to inform work and decision making, to analyze and to evaluate available data, to assess student needs, and to develop and implement procedures and policies to support student achievement.
DCPS Values
  • STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
  • COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
  • EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
  • EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
  • TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
  • JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

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