Teacher - College and Career Seminar

High School Teacher - College and Career Seminar

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Reports To: Principal/Instructional Coach

Position Summary:

Teachers are responsible to reflect the mission and guiding principles of the school, uphold the rules and standards of the Student Code of Conduct, build positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and other Civitas stakeholders with transparency and accountability that best ensures student academic and personal achievement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Postsecondary Model:

We individualize the postsecondary process for each student and celebrate all decisions: 4 year college, 2 year college, workforce, Military, or service. We are committed to helping each student create the best plan based on his or her interests, skills, values, and finances. We have a data-driven approach to college match and help students through each step of the college application process. Finally, we believe families are a crucial part of the postsecondary process and are committed to involving parents, families, and other influencers in the decision making process.

In order to help students and families make the best postsecondary decision, we believe in providing enriching experiences throughout their academic career. Seminar courses are taught in grades 9 - 12 where students will explore their strengths, interests, and values while strategically planning their academic future. The seminar teacher, in collaboration with the Postsecondary Team, will be responsible for continuously adapting our curriculum to meet the needs of the grade level.

Key Responsibilities and Obligations:

Support students' transition to competitive postsecondary pathways.

• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate college knowledge and career success program in a high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and socio-emotional potential.
• Use a data-informed approach to teach and practice strong habits of organization, time management, and task initiation.
• Strategically discuss postsecondary pathways and the the profile of a 21st Century graduate; providing space for strategic short-term and long-term goal setting.
• Promote college & career resources and opportunities available to support underrepresented populations.
• Promote and facilitate application processes for postsecondary pathways including 4-year college, 2-year college, workforce programs, apprenticeships, service organizations, and the military.
• Support college counseling department special programming including college visits (overnight or day), financial aid nights, college fairs, college knowledge 101 workshops, and wish list approval nights.
• Facilitate the financial aid process from beginning to end: FAFSA/Alternative Application submission, award letter collection, verification, and appeals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of SAT/ACT registration processes and the impact on college access.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive culture within the classroom.
• Participate on the grade level team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Build and maintain positive, productive, professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the expectations, disciplinary models, and systems of the school.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for students, colleagues, and parents.
• Cultivate positive relationships and address the social and emotional needs of scholars using research-based methods as identified by school leaders.
• Encourage parent and community involvement; obtain information for parents when requested.
• Initiate appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, etc. in accordance with school procedures.
• Effectively, respectfully, and professionally communicate with parents or guardians and students on matters related to student's academic progress, attendance, and conduct.

Demonstrate a dedication to collaboration, innovation, and flexible approaches to professional practice.

• Participate positively and productively in department, school, network, and parent meetings.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new teaching/classroom management techniques and approaches to assessment.
• Actively participate in discussions and programs to improve student performance, experience, attendance, conduct, outcomes.
• Integrate students into program planning and assessment development.
• Collaborate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of program instruction.
• Engage actively, positively, and productively in the instructional coaching process.
• Accept and apply coaching feedback.

Attend to and fulfill professional obligations as defined by the school and network.

• Engage in structured program planning that provides differentiated options for multiple skill levels that are objective based using the standards and curriculum identified by the school Instructional Leadership Team.
• Maintain a current, accurate gradebook in accordance with the procedures established by the school.
• Implement the grading protocols established by the school.
• Attend school and network professional learning and collaboration days to improve skills, give and receive feedback, and be open to coaching, mentoring, partnerships.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress, intervention outcomes, and student needs.
• Prepare classroom, physical or virtual, for class activities.
• Assign and grade class work, assignments, projects, and assessments in accordance with school and network protocols.
• Maintain accurate and daily attendance records.
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails within 24-48 weekday hours.
• Attend school events to better understand student interest and personalities outside of the regular classroom.
• Follow school and network policies and protocols.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Other duties as assigned, within the framework of the collective bargaining agreement.

Reflect, support, and promote the mission and vision of the school as well as the principles of D.E.I.

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Support the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
• Implement professional practice and responsibilities, demonstrating cultural competence.
• Implement D.E.I principles in interactions with members of the school community.

Qualifying Education/Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (A Plus!)
• Experience with post-secondary programming, college admissions, or career counseling (Required)

• Experience in urban youth-serving setting (Strongly Preferred)

Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to modify programming as necessary to meet student needs.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, parents and/or guardians, staff members, and community representatives.
• Capacity to be flexible in approaches to instruction, assessment, and relationship building.
• Fundamental understanding of human development principles as applied to children and adolescents.
• Strong ability to apply contemporary principles and practices of teaching.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Sound and professional judgment.
• Strong technical skills - ability to work with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and presentation platforms and equipment.

Salary and Benefits

Civitas Education Partners provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations.

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