ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, public charter middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles' most underserved communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening its first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school and been accepted to college. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The primary mission of an Alliance School Counselor Intern is to develop their professional practice and support scholars to be prepared for, admitted to, and successful through college. The school counselor interns grows to develop strategies and implements activities to address the needs of the scholars to meet this goal; consults and collaborates with school staff; and works with parents/guardians to support scholars' success.

GAIN EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (UNDER SUPERVISION OF CREDENTIALED SCHOOL COUNSELOR)

Provide guidance to support school completion

• Help execute orientation activities for incoming 6th and 9th graders and scholars new to the school
• Participate in orientation programs for parent/guardians and scholars
• Learn about and provide resources/information to assist scholars to develop a rigorous academic course schedule, aligned with scholars' skills and interests
• Learn to evaluate scholars graduation status and support counselors inform scholars of their status
• Assist in registration and schedule changes/conflicts for all scholars
• As necessary, support the development of 504 plans, participate in Individual Education Plan meetings, and contribute in the development of the Student's Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
• Participate in and/or support Student Success Team (SST) meetings

Provide guidance to support college matriculation and completion aligned with student personal interests and strengths

• Learn to create a college-going culture across the school, at all grade levels
• Support career awareness activities across all grade levelsSupport scholars in identifying path towards post-secondary options, developing list of colleges and universities to which to apply, applying to colleges and matriculating to college
• Assist in creating programs related to financial readiness for all grade levels

Support personal development of scholars

• Learn to conduct structured, goal oriented, data driven guidance to meet the identified needs of individuals or group of scholars
• Support in the creation of guidance learning activities in the classroom to facilitate the infusion of guidance as integrated to the total education curricula.
• Refer scholars, as needed, to district and community resources in consultation with their parents/guardians
• Consult and coordinate the referral process with other school and district personnel including school psychologists, social workers, nurses, administrators, teachers and other community resources
• Consult and collaborate with school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, teachers, other school staff and parents/guardians regarding the developmental needs of scholars

Provide systems support by coordinating and conducting activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school consistent with the approved school counseling program

• Learn about and use district technology, e.g. PowerSchool, Pinnacle, Naviance, QuickPermit to inform and drive the counseling program
• Build community resources to promote scholars' academic, personal/social & career success
• Act as an advocate for scholars as appropriate in conjunction with other staff
• Collaborate with parent engagement specialists to provide opportunities for parent education programs
• Foster the development and improvement of school counseling; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences, and continue coursework

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

Skills

• High Expectations: Commitment to serving scholars from urban setting in achieving their aspirations. Confidence that all scholars can be successful to and through college.
• Constructive mindset: Fortitude to handle and overcome daily challenges with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication skills: Effective written and oral presentation skills. Ability to establish rapport with scholars, parents and school staff.
• Data driven and systems level thinking: Analyzes data regarding services provided and make adjustments as necessary. Effectively develops and implements systems to improve efficiency and scale services to scholars and families.
• Initiative: Actively seeks out resources that benefit scholars and families for a variety of personal, academic, college related themes.
• Strong counseling practices: Demonstrates understanding of best-in-class counseling practices and interventions related to high school completion, college selection and success, and student personal development. Understands the legal and ethical issues surrounding scholars and families.

Fit with Alliance Organizational Culture

• Ability to learn quickly and effectively function in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team
• Flexible, optimistic approach, and comfort with change and ambiguity
• Commitment to the success of all Alliance scholars and specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a program leading to a masters in counseling or related discipline
• Enrollment in a program leading to a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling

To apply, submit your resume and application below. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our scholars, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criteria. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

See where our schools are in Los Angeles

Map Key:

• Red Dots: Middle Schools
• Green Dots: High Schools
• Yellow Dot: Alliance Home Office