Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
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KIPP Forward’s middle school team is responsible for preparing KIPP SoCal students for success in high school, college, career, and beyond. The KIPP Forward Counselor will work closely with staff, students, and families at three middle schools in South East LA and Boyle Heights to provide quality advising, programming, workshops and classroom facilitation. The KIPP Forward Counselor will report to the KIPP Forward Manager and work alongside other Forward Counselors who support families throughout the region. They will collaborate with other KIPP SoCal staff to develop and foster a college-going culture amongst KIPP SoCal middle schools.
- Conduct advising sessions with students and parents/guardian about high school options
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Develop and coordinate effective high school application processes for families and staff at school sites; provide hands-on support with high school applications
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Lead student and parent education at school sites focused on high school
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Facilitate monthly lessons to students focused on high school, college, and career readiness
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Executing high school and career exploration events for students and families
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Track and maintain accurate student application data
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Cultivate authentic communication and rapport with families through regular communication and accessibility
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Maintain regular and effective communication with School Leader, school staff, and regional KIPP Forward team to collectively support students and families
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Collaborate with school staff to foster strong parent engagement and college-going culture within the school community
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Unquestioned commitment to educational equity, youth, and KIPP SoCal’s missionBachelor’s degree
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Minimum of 2 years experience teaching, advising, or working with families in a middle school, high school or college access setting
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Experience working in communities historically underrepresented in higher education
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders
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Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail
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Hourly rate for this role ranges from $26-27 per hour
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100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
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KIPP SoCal life insurance
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401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
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Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
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Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.