Jobs in Ridgecrest, CA

About the role

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively?  Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.

What you'll bring

• assists teachers in creating individualized plans for students to reach their goal(s), and ensures students with 200+ credits are following their post-secondary path and are aware of the needed requirements.
• Acts as the primary contact for district ROP and vocational programs.
• Coordinates workshops or seminars quarterly to help inform students and teachers of their post-secondary options and equip students with specific skills required for post-secondary life (i.e., interviewing skills, filling out job or college applications, etc.).
• Obtains knowledge of the current UC A-G requirements and communicates with students and teachers.
• Tracks senior credit progression monthly to ensure students and teachers know what is required from each student for timely graduation and reports postsecondary data to the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Instructional Operations annually.
• Provide students resources for SAT and ACT preparation
• facilitate SAT and ACT prep classes on-site when appropriate and monitor and inform of SAT and ACT testing sessions, including an accurate master SAT and ACT testing calendar.
• BA/BS Degree required.
• Valid preliminary or clear California PPS credential in School Counseling.
• Meets one-on-one with students to discuss post-secondary goals
• and parents, if required/desired

Benefits