Postsecondary Success Counselor - High School (Leave Replacement)

About the role

The College and Postsecondary Success Team plays a critical role in ensuring that 100% of our scholars are equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate their college and career journey successfully. We aim to ensure that at least 95% of our seniors matriculate into college, while also providing support for those who pursue alternative pathways after graduation. As a Postsecondary College Counselor at Coney Island Prep, you will work closely with your fellow counselors and the Alumni Success Team to foster a strong college-going culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and co-lead College and Career Readiness (CCR) courses in the fall of 2026.
• Teach classes of 15-25 juniors twice weekly in curriculum relevant to the college application process.
• Manage the course through planning, grading, and classroom culture in collaboration with the school culture team.
• Collaborate with fellow college counselors to monitor classrooms and provide additional assistance to students outside your caseload as needed; engage in weekly team planning meetings.
• Maintain weekly grades and daily attendance in PowerSchool for juniors in your sections.
• Support students with disabilities in your caseload by attending their IEP meetings and finding colleges that will continue to provide them with the specific supports to be successful beyond high school.
• Deliver exceptional results by ensuring all scholars matriculate to their best-matched college or university.
• Support students and their families through revising personal statements, researching and editing their college lists.
• Correspond with college admissions and scholarship representatives to schedule visits, info sessions, interviews, and fly-ins; encourage students to attend.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver signature college counseling events including our Junior College Readiness for Families Nights, student college visits, parent financial aid workshops, and a fall school wide trip.
• Train for and fully utilize Overgrad resources to facilitate the college search and application process; manage student and college data.

Requirements

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism.
• A steadfast belief that all scholars can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice.
• A dedication to eradicating the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders.
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet due dates.
• An awareness that each piece of communication is reflective of our school's reputation and advances our brand.
• A self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop.
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
• Interpersonal skills to foster relationships with college staff, school staff, scholars and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and background in college counseling, preferably in a charter school.
• Multilingual proficiency a plus; Spanish, Russian, or Cantonese preferred.

Skills

• Data tracking systems such as Overgrad, Schoolrunner, Google Suite, and PowerSchool.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary range from $80,000 - 85,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Provided MacBook Air and access to necessary technology and resources.