Full-Time Faculty Counselor/Assistant Professor, High School Programs
Job Description
Faculty Counselor/Assistant Professor, High School Programs
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Salary: $74,028.00 – $87,146.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 24F048
Location: Kirkland, WA
Department:
Closing: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/bachelors/, https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/associate-degrees/, and https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/certificates/ in https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/programs-a-z/, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.https://www.lwtech.edu/about/our-story/mission/LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College’s commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the https://www.lwtech.edu/about/diversity/edi-council/.
Summary of Responsibilities:
This is a full-time, annual renewable position. Summer quarter employment is available based on student enrollment.
Lake Washington Technical Academy is a unique accredited technical high school that is embedded in Lake Washington Institute of Technology. The Faculty Counselor for High School Programs is a vital member of the high school programs team, focusing on academic advising, career guidance, and student support. Collaborating closely with the Advisors and other Faculty Counselor, this role contributes to creating a positive school culture for academic achievement, career and college readiness, and social-emotional development. The Faculty Counselor for high school collaborates with college faculty and staff on issues related to the success of high school students and provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling services to students. Reporting to the Dean of High School Programs, the Faculty Counselor ensures students receive comprehensive guidance and support to achieve their educational goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Academic Advising and Registration
• Provide comprehensive academic advising to assigned caseload of students, focusing on academic planning, career exploration, and course registration.
• Evaluate high school and college transcripts, evaluate college placement scores.
• Assist students in understanding high school graduation requirements, degree pathways, and certificate programs.
• Facilitate the registration process for high school and college classes, ensuring students enroll in appropriate courses.
• Collaborate with the other Faculty Counselor on transfer and career planning initiatives.
• Make timely and relevant referrals to internal and external resources including other high school completion programs such as HS+ and Grad Alliance
• Complete student intake and exit processes; conduct interviews as needed.
• Support general advising drop-in hours by providing general academic advising assistance to high school students in all LWTech programs.
Student Support and Counseling Services
• Offer career, educational, and short-term personal counseling to students with cultural humility, fostering their social-emotional well-being and academic success. This can include having weekly/bi-weekly counseling sessions with students.
• Identify and address individual student needs, providing community referrals and assistance as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention to individuals and/or groups of students in case of health issues, family issues, suicidal ideation, or other personal problems; refer to internal and external resources as needed.
• Utilize data to identify, implement and evaluate student (individual or group) practices that might reduce impediments to student learning and enhance student success.
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards and principles of the school counseling profession and educational systems, as well as follow departmental, college and state policies and procedures.
Program Support, Collaboration, and Teaching
• Develop strategies to enhance connections between college faculty/staff and high school students, promoting student engagement and success.
• Utilize data to identify barriers to student learning and implement effective practices to support student achievement.
• Support the high school mission with advocacy, leadership, and collaboration and utilize high school accreditation standards to contribute to continuous school improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, and community leaders, to promote educational equity and student success.
• Represent Lake Washington Technical Academy on college committees and within the K-12 community, advocating for the needs of high school students.
• Participate in self-improvement and professional development activities in field of expertise and demonstrate current knowledge and skills.
• Develop strategies and increase awareness to foster and support cultural diversity and nondiscrimination.
• Teach assigned courses such as college strategies, high school and beyond planning, advisory, health, and career exploration to support student success and meet state graduation requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Possess disposition, knowledge, skills and interest in working with high school age students.
• Master’s degree with academic preparation appropriate to a counseling assignment
• High School counselor ESA certification preferred.
• School Social Work ESA certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in individual and group counseling.
• Demonstrated skill and experience working with multiethnic and multicultural populations.
• Two years of experience working with high school age populations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office in an IBM environment preferred.
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Compensation & Work Schedule This position is for the 2024-2025 Academic year and begins September 2024. Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. This positions ranges from $74,028-$87,146 per year; salary is for an academic year (173 days) and as may be adjusted according to the faculty bargained agreement. Summer quarter employment may be available based on student enrollment. This is a full-time, Annual Renewable position.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment. We also offer 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, faculty employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: https://www.lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/%C2%A0
Conditions of Employment
• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Physical RequirementsAbility to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.Disability Accommodation LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Eligibility VerificationIf you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementLake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College’s Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.Jeanne Clery StatementNotice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at https://www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.
Sexual MisconductPursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
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