About KIPP Chicago

All eight KIPP Chicago campuses are rated Level 1 or 1+ in the Chicago Public Schools SQRP rating system, making KIPP Chicago the highest-performing network of schools in Chicago. Currently we serve 3,100 students in grades K-8 and 2000 alumni in high school or college through our KIPP Through College program. Our schools are located in West and South Side neighborhoods where 99% of our students identify as Black or Latinx,  96% qualify for free and reduced price lunch, and 16% qualify as diverse learners. KIPP Chicago alumni graduate high school at a rate of 91% (compared to 78% for low-income students nationally), matriculate to college at a rate of 77% (compared to 34%), and earn a four-year degree at a rate of 30% (compared to 11%). We attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators, 61% of whom identify as People of Color, with 51% identifying as Black and 10% identifying as Latinx. Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional educators who work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive.

The KIPP Through College (KTC) Team supports KIPP Chicago alumni in developing the tools and knowledge needed to attain a college degree. By offering a mix of programs and services designed to reach every student and family — from one-on-one student meetings, to financial aid counseling, academic advising, life skills training, mentoring, college guidance, and more — KIPP Through College provides KIPP Chicago Schools alumni with the tools for success in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond.

The High School Transition Advisor for our KIPP Ascend campus will serve our middle school in the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's west side. This is a mid-level position for an experienced professional. The High School Transition Advisor is an integral part of the KIPP Through College team; working with our families as the first point of contact on the journey “to & through” college. Therefore, the High School Transition Advisor will be an individual who embraces meaningful relationships, structures, improvement and goes above and beyond to ensure our middle school students are supported through the high school transition process. The High School Transition Advisor will report to the Director of High School Transition and will join a growing KIPP Through College (KTC) team of High School Transition and College Advisors. 

The role of the KIPP Ascend Middle School High School Transition Advisor includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:  

 High School Exposure & Choice

• Conduct 1:1 high school placement meetings with each 8th grade student and parent/guardian regarding high school options and scholarship opportunities

• Review and submit all high school and scholarship applications for each 8th grade class

• Use student achievement data to develop a high school application plan that maximizes options for each student 

• Oversee matriculation to high schools for all 8th grade students 

• Track and maintain accurate student application data in regional database

College Going Culture

• Assist students and families in applying to enrichment and summer programs 

• Plan and deliver high school placement presentations to staff, students and families

• Teach KTC curriculum to 6th, 7th and 8th grade KIPP students

• Collaborate with school staff to foster a college-going culture within the school community

Self & Others 

• Maintain regular and effective communication with School Leaders, school staff, and regional KTC High School team to collectively support students and families 

• Collaborate effectively with High School Transition Advisors at other KIPP Chicago schools and the larger KIPP Through College team

• Build and maintain positive relationships with high school administrators, counselors, admissions staff, and community organizations on behalf of KIPP Through College

• A bachelor’s degree or higher (required)

• Minimum of two years experience teaching, advising, or working with families in a middle school, high school or college access setting  (required)

• Knowledge of Chicago-area high schools (required)

• Personal initiative and follow through (required)

• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the KIPP mission (required)

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities (required)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and evidence of strong follow-through, initiative taking, and interpersonal skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Salesforce

• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends to connect with KIPP alumni/families 

COMPENSATION

KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package: 

• Salaries based on experience

• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance

• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost

• If a licensed educators in Illinois, contributions to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund in accordance with Illinois state law

• An additional, optional 403(b) retirement account

• Robust professional development

INTERVIEW PROCESS 

In accordance with current public health guidelines, the interview process during Spring 2021 for all KIPP Chicago position will be conducted remotely and will include a phone interview, submission of a performance task, and panel interview via Zoom with our team.  

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

 KIPP Chicago is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.