NMCN0260359-0059
2023-08-20T00:00:00
2023-08-04T00:00:00
Your Mission: To deliver a comprehensive and structured college awareness and career readiness program that supports students in career and college planning. To support, promote and implement equity in achieving college access for all students while promoting the mission and vision of creating the nursing workforce of the future through college access support. RESPONSIBILITIES:Establishes, champions, and maintains a college-going culture for all students and staff.Promotes the Nurses Middle College’s educational philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that directly benefit the student.Communicates and expects a growth mindset for all driven by the belief that all Nurses Middle College students can succeed in college and nursing careers.Communicates verbally and in writing with the School Leadership Team around instruction and problems related to the college access and support.Monitors all data related to college access and success as appropriate.Establishes an equitable and inclusive school climate, where students are at the helm of educational practices. Creates and develops positive relationships with all members of the school community (students, teachers, families) in support of college and career access.Effectively and productively engages with students and parents with the intention of developing strong college-going awareness and engagement in the steps necessary for student success.Provides families with information in a variety of formats and language in a coherent arc of learning regarding colleges and the requirements needed to apply (assessments, course requirements, college selection etc.).Leads school events that encourage community connection to and investment in the school culture and student success, including recognition assemblies, parent workshops, family and community service events; leads school events that encourage college awareness and opportunities for families and students. Meets with parents to discuss academic, career and personal/social-related plans for their student. Attends and participates in Student Support Team staff meetings and training. Consults and collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators on a regular basis to develop strategies to help students with issues regarding academic performance, truancy, and individual and classroom behavioral issues, as requested.Facilitates student scheduling, including annual set-up on the school management systemParticipates on Evaluation, School Crisis, and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Teams.Provides access to test results and school records for students, parents, and other faculty members.Acts as test coordinator for the bi-annual administration of College Board SAT Suite of Assessments; participates in state-mandated trainings and adheres to state testing regulationsBeginning in 9th grade, supports a post-secondary nursing pathway for all students, including developing a college and career plan and identifying well-matched school options with each student, supporting students to update their plans on an ongoing basis and in ways appropriate to their grade level. Interfaces with colleges and other educational communities and opportunities to ensure breadth of exposure to students regarding their college options for post-secondary nursing pathwaysEnsures professional and productive partnerships are maintained with higher education, practice partners, parents, and other college and career-related stakeholders. Participates in ensuring timely and accurate report cards of student grades. Refers students and families to educational opportunities, as necessary, towards supporting the Nurses Middle College’s mission.Assists in the application process for college and other extension opportunities including the financial aid application process through navigation of both the federal financial aid application process (FAFSA) as well as applying for local and college-specific financial aid opportunities. Provides information about colleges and the requirements needed to apply (ex. Assessments, course requirements, etc.).Leads school-wide efforts to support students in the application process for college and other extension opportunities, including completing the common application and drafting effective college essays. Assesses the transcripts of transfer students to determine the award of credits and the recommended sequence of classes. Interfaces with Naviance and Common Application procedures and assists students with securing recommendations from outside sources. Writes college recommendations for students and supports students to compile all necessary documentation and other recommendations needed for successful applications.QUALIFICATIONS: Motivated, enthusiastic, mission-driven individual interested in being a key member of a school system team aimed at supporting students to succeed beyond measure and soar into the nursing profession with confidence and ease!State certification as a School Counselor for Grades 7-12. Master’s degree preferred, required within 5 years. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. Experience in working in urban communities with multicultural families. Experience with PowerSchool, Naviance, or other student management systems (SMS).
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