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Temporary Leave Replacement - Postsecondary College Counselor - High School
(2026 - 2027 School Year)
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Brooklyn, New York
What is the Role?
The College and Postsecondary Success Team plays a critical role in ensuring that 100% of our scholars are equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate their college and career journey successfully. We aim to ensure that at least 95% of our seniors matriculate into college, while also providing support for those who pursue alternative pathways after graduation. As a Postsecondary College Counselor at Coney Island Prep, you will work closely with your fellow counselors and the Alumni Success Team to foster a strong college-going culture. The team collaborates with junior and senior students, high school staff, families, colleges, universities, and community partners to provide comprehensive guidance and support, ensuring students are well-prepared to succeed in college. Your work will focus on guiding juniors and their families through the college search and application process, facilitating a seamless transition from high school to what's next.
The Postsecondary College Counselors work in our high school and report to the Director of College & Postsecondary Success. This leave replacement position runs through October 2026. Employment past October 2026 is contingent upon performance and vacancies within and across the organization.
What You'll Be Asked To Do
Collaborate and co-lead College and Career Readiness (CCR) courses in the fall of 2026.

• Teach classes of 15-25 juniors twice weekly in curriculum relevant to the college application process
• Manage the course through planning, grading, and classroom culture in collaboration with the school culture team
• Collaborate with fellow college counselors to monitor classrooms and provide additional assistance to students outside your caseload as needed; engage in weekly team planning meetings
• Monitor duties that support school-wide initiatives, including hallway, lunch, and transition duties
• Facilitate student advisory group, in homeroom spaces and weekly meetings with a group of 10-12 students; promote academic success, college readiness, career awareness, and self-discovery
• Occasionally hold office hours immediately after school
• Maintain weekly grades and daily attendance in PowerSchool for juniors in your sections
• Support students with disabilities in your caseload by attending their IEP meetings and finding colleges that will continue to provide them with the specific supports to be successful beyond high school

Deliver exceptional results by ensuring all scholars matriculate to their best-matched college or university.

• Support students and their families through revising personal statements, researching and editing their college lists
• Correspond with college admissions and scholarship representatives to schedule visits, info sessions, interviews, and fly-ins; encourage students to attend
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver signature college counseling events including our Junior College Readiness for Families Nights, student college visits, parent financial aid workshops, and a fall school wide trip
• Train for and fully utilize Overgrad resources to facilitate the college search and application process; manage student and college data
• Commit to constant professional and personal growth by working closely with the Director of College & Postsecondary Success and attending professional development training

What You'll Need

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
• Steadfast belief that all scholars can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Dedication to eradicating the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet due dates
• A service-oriented mindset that keeps our families and students at the center of decision-making
• Awareness that each piece of communication is reflective of our school's reputation and advances our brand
• Knowledge of data tracking systems such as Overgrad, Schoolrunner, Google Suite, and PowerSchool is a plus, but not required
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Interpersonal skills to foster relationships with college staff, school staff, scholars and their families
• Bachelor's degree and background in college counseling, preferably in a charter school
• Multilingual proficiency a plus; Spanish, Russian, or Cantonese preferred
• Ability to coordinate and attend occasional afterschool, weekend events and overnight trips

Who are we?
Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance, and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare scholars for the college and career of their choice very seriously, but not ourselves. We balance our sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and support each other every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,300 scholars across its four schools, including:

• 312 scholars in kindergarten - second grade at the lower elementary school
• 336 scholars in third - fifth grade at the upper elementary school
• 348 scholars in sixth - eighth grades at the middle school
• 349 scholars in ninth-twelfth grade at the high school

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone's identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.
Benefits and Compensation

• Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills and experiences relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $80,000 - 85,000.
• As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.
• Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.

Are you "All In?" This position starts immediately. To apply, head to our Careers Page!
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.