College and Career Advisor in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Tulsa Public Schools

College and Career Advisor

Full Job Description:College and Career Advisor

Salary Grade:Educational Grade 03 / EG-03

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review theSalary Schedulefor the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary:The College and Career Advisor (CCA) supports student success in the postsecondarytransition, ensuring that all students are equipped with the knowledge, experiences, and supportthey need to navigate their postsecondary journey. As part of the Postsecondary Readinessteam, the CCA provides direct advising services to students in grades 912, helping them buildand refine their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), understand graduation andcollege admission requirements, explore career pathways and Career Academies, and accesspostsecondary opportunities including Advanced Placement, dual and concurrent enrollment,internships, and career tech programs.The CCA plays a key role in supporting the implementation of Tulsa Public Schools Collegeand Career Academies model by helping students understand available academies andpathways, supporting teachers in integrating career-connected learning experiences intoclassroom instruction, and ensuring that students are engaged in meaningful career-connectedlearning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The CCA collaborates with schoolcounselors, teachers, and families, as well as community, industry, and higher educationpartners, to expand students exposure to college and career options. The role combines one-on-one advising, small group sessions, classroom support, and large-scale programming toincrease student access, engagement, and readiness for life after high school. Ultimately, theCollege and Career Advisor helps students connect their goals and passions to a concrete planfor their future.

Key Functions:
Provides direct college and career advising to students in grades 912
Supports student development and refinement of the Individual Career and AcademicPlan (ICAP)
Coordinates access to dual and concurrent enrollment and postsecondary opportunities
Collaborates with counselors, families, and community and higher education partners
Prepares advising-related reports, presentations, and data summaries
Supports the implementation of College and Career Academies

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in education or a related field

Experience:
Two (2) years experience in K-12 classroom teaching, advising, or counseling(preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:
Must hold a valid Oklahoma teaching certification in K-12 education or school counselingat hire and maintain it throughout employment
Valid drivers license required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Deep knowledge of college and career-ready requirements, including graduationrequirements, college admissions criteria, and workforce needs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to design and publish user-friendly resources and tools
Ability to support a wide variety of secondary students
Ability to collaborate effectively with secondary counselors
Effective time management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
Ability to take responsibility for ones own performance
A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations
Commitment to ongoing professional development that enables growth andimprovement in this position
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.