KIPP Schools
Company Description
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.
Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we seek a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with a commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belonging, academic success and joy.
KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students.
Overview The Director of College & Career Counseling is responsible for developing and managing a college and career counseling program and team that will help every student deepen self-knowledge and identify top career aspirations, and build and execute strong postsecondary plans. The role includes building relationships with school leadership, national organizations, and colleges/universities to secure resources for students. The program should be integrated with the school’s mission to ensure graduates succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
This role suits a highly motivated, collaborative, results-driven, service-minded leader who can coach counselors and manage daily operations while keeping the program aligned with the school’s mission.
Responsibilities
Manage, Develop and Lead the College & Career Department at a KIPP HS
Coach and support the College & Career Instructors through curriculum assessment, classroom observation, goal setting and progress monitoring
Support and facilitate college and career personal development for teachers and staff
Track student college and career data, monitor progress, and execute on strategic upgrades
Lead college and career programming and exposure
Develop effective processes to support College & Career Instructors regarding students finalizing and executing strong post-secondary plans, including but not limited to postsecondary and financial aid applications, and registering for standardized tests in a classroom setting
Develop an inclusive, solution-focused and growth-mindset team culture
Collaborate with the KIPP Forward team and other stakeholders to track and report data for Postsecondary Access
Maintain consistent “Progress of Students” communication with key stakeholders including: KIPP Foundation, KIPP Forward team, School and regional leadership, along with students and families
Establish relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders (postsecondary institutions, career partners, scholarship organizations, etc.) to support students’ success
Progress monitor all KIPP Forward postsecondary prep, application and matriculation goals
Manage and maintain consistent communication flow to key stakeholders, teammates and families (including recurring meetings with SPED team, Registrar/Dean of Academic Progress, Testing Coordinator etc.) to support students’ progress towards HS graduation and transition to their postsecondary plan
Responsibilities may shift, expand and grow based on regional needs
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with high school students and their families in the college counseling field is strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience leading high-performance and diverse teams; resilience and strong work ethic; outcomes-oriented with ability to balance priorities; data-driven decision making; comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel; ability to plan, organize, and prioritize with a collaborative spirit
Fast learner with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback; proven written and verbal communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Professional development course on college and career readiness and success is essential
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Moving about to accomplish tasks or travel between worksites
Communicating with others to exchange information
Must be able to lift and carry or move up to 20 pounds occasionally
Work Environment
Able to meet school schedule (7:30am–4/5pm, depending on Professional Development days)
Able to work evenings, holidays and weekends as necessary
Travel Requirements
Able to travel to other KIPP campuses for Professional Development, and chaperone students to college/university campuses and career site visits
Able to travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary
Additional Information Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.
Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we seek a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with a commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belonging, academic success and joy.
KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students.
Overview The Director of College & Career Counseling is responsible for developing and managing a college and career counseling program and team that will help every student deepen self-knowledge and identify top career aspirations, and build and execute strong postsecondary plans. The role includes building relationships with school leadership, national organizations, and colleges/universities to secure resources for students. The program should be integrated with the school’s mission to ensure graduates succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
This role suits a highly motivated, collaborative, results-driven, service-minded leader who can coach counselors and manage daily operations while keeping the program aligned with the school’s mission.
Responsibilities
Manage, Develop and Lead the College & Career Department at a KIPP HS
Coach and support the College & Career Instructors through curriculum assessment, classroom observation, goal setting and progress monitoring
Support and facilitate college and career personal development for teachers and staff
Track student college and career data, monitor progress, and execute on strategic upgrades
Lead college and career programming and exposure
Develop effective processes to support College & Career Instructors regarding students finalizing and executing strong post-secondary plans, including but not limited to postsecondary and financial aid applications, and registering for standardized tests in a classroom setting
Develop an inclusive, solution-focused and growth-mindset team culture
Collaborate with the KIPP Forward team and other stakeholders to track and report data for Postsecondary Access
Maintain consistent “Progress of Students” communication with key stakeholders including: KIPP Foundation, KIPP Forward team, School and regional leadership, along with students and families
Establish relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders (postsecondary institutions, career partners, scholarship organizations, etc.) to support students’ success
Progress monitor all KIPP Forward postsecondary prep, application and matriculation goals
Manage and maintain consistent communication flow to key stakeholders, teammates and families (including recurring meetings with SPED team, Registrar/Dean of Academic Progress, Testing Coordinator etc.) to support students’ progress towards HS graduation and transition to their postsecondary plan
Responsibilities may shift, expand and grow based on regional needs
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with high school students and their families in the college counseling field is strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience leading high-performance and diverse teams; resilience and strong work ethic; outcomes-oriented with ability to balance priorities; data-driven decision making; comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel; ability to plan, organize, and prioritize with a collaborative spirit
Fast learner with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback; proven written and verbal communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Professional development course on college and career readiness and success is essential
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Moving about to accomplish tasks or travel between worksites
Communicating with others to exchange information
Must be able to lift and carry or move up to 20 pounds occasionally
Work Environment
Able to meet school schedule (7:30am–4/5pm, depending on Professional Development days)
Able to work evenings, holidays and weekends as necessary
Travel Requirements
Able to travel to other KIPP campuses for Professional Development, and chaperone students to college/university campuses and career site visits
Able to travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary
Additional Information Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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