North Lawndale College Prep Position Overview Job Description - 10 month position
The College Seminar Teacher plays a critical role in preparing seniors for postsecondary success. This position combines direct instruction, individualized advising, and accountability support to ensure all seniors complete required milestones related to college access and career planning. This course is designed to help scholars navigate the complexities of postsecondary pathways-including 2-year and 4-year colleges, FAFSA completion, scholarship acquisition, vocational training, military enlistment, and career planning.
This role also includes partnership with the broader senior grade-level team and may involve leadership or coordination duties around key school events like College Decision Day, senior exit surveys, and transcript reviews.
Reports To :
Principal or designee
Instructional Responsibilities
- Facilitate a daily College Seminar course with a clear, engaging curriculum tailored to 12th-grade scholars.
- Provide whole-group and small-group instruction on :
FAFSA completion
College application processes (Common App, Coalition App, etc.)Scholarship searches and applicationsResume writing and personal statementsPostsecondary research and decision-makingFinancial literacy and college budgetingCareer pathways and vocational training optionsAdvising & Support
Provide 1 : 1 and small-group advising to monitor scholars' progress on :FAFSA and state aid completion
College application submissions and acceptancesCollege match and fit decisionsScholarship applicationsJob / career planning for non-college-bound scholarsMaintain regular check-ins with scholars to ensure deadlines are met and data is up to date in school tracking systems.Data & Accountability
Track key senior metrics and ensure timely updates to internal dashboards or trackers.Monitor and report on :FAFSA submission and completion rates
College applications submitted per studentAcceptance, enrollment, and scholarship dataPost-secondary intention forms and verificationsWork with the college counselor and leadership team to analyze gaps and implement interventions.Collaboration & Events
Partner with school counselor(s), teachers, and administrators to support overall senior success.Plan and support school-wide college and career events including :College visits (virtual or in-person)
Onsite college fairsCollege Decision DayFinancial Aid NightsSenior exit presentationsAttend senior grade-level meetings and contribute to the coordination of senior programming, including capstone projects or transition-to-college workshops.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field preferred2+ years working in college access, college advising, or high school teachingDeep knowledge of FAFSA, college admissions, and postsecondary planningStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skillsCommitment to equity and belief in the potential of all scholarsStrong organizational and data management skillsPreferred Qualifications
Experience with first-generation college studentsFamiliarity with tools such as Naviance, SCOIR, or internal tracking platformsBilingual preferred (if applicable to community served)Ideal Candidate Will Be :
Results-oriented and data-drivenHighly collaborative and communicativeCulturally competent and responsive to the needs of underserved communitiesA passionate advocate for college access and postsecondary successPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and interact with students and staff.Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.Frequent computer work required.The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud, especially in collaborative classroom settings and schoolwide activities.Conditions of Employment
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.Compliance with all board policies, ISBE requirements, and relevant educational laws and regulations.