
Case Manager Counselor (RISE High) - Immediate Opening at Da Vinci Schools
About the Employer
About Da Vinci Schools We are a thriving non-profit network of free, public charter schools open to all students in California. Da Vinci Schools operate five high schools, a unique elementary model combining homeschool with on-campus instruction, and a post-secondary pathway leading to college degree completion. At Da Vinci, students are preparing for college, career and life simultaneously through a project-based, real-world curriculum that is shaped by industry and higher education partnerships to ensure our students have access to a broad range of choices when they leave Da Vinci. Our student community is comprised of close to 2,700 students in grades TK-16 from 119 zip codes across Los Angeles County. Our student demographics are: 85% identify as students of color, 38% qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 4% are English language learners, and 12% receive special education services. Da Vinci Schools has received national recognition as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations and 1 of only 10 schools in the U.S. to win a $10 million XQ ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. Dr. David Brown, the former executive director of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, said, "Da Vinci Schools are among the very finest I’ve seen.” Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website: https://vimeo.com/77631211 http://davincischools.org/ ***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***
Requirements / Qualifications
This position starts immediately: - California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and/or Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Credential required - Experience with diverse needs of high school aged students (in our case, a fairly large age range of 13-22) and their families/support networks - Knowledgeable about effective counseling theory and practices Interested parties are encouraged to apply by clicking the red "CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE" button. Materials Needed to Submit when Applying: • Cover Letter • Resume Important Comments: Da Vinci Schools are project based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course.
Da Vinci RISE is the newest high school in the Da Vinci Schools family. RISE is a hybrid learning model that combines an online learning platform with project-based, real-world learning to ensure a flexible and rigorous academic experience. RISE High was chosen as one of the ten XQ Super School winners and is in the process of planning and preparing for its second year in August 2018. To learn more about RISE High and the XQ Super School grant, please visit the following links: http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-xq-winner-jobs-rise-20160912-snap-story.html http://www.davincischools.org/rise-super-school.shtml https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFIRUrwOSU
Requirements / Qualifications
This position starts immediately: - California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and/or Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Credential required - Experience with diverse needs of high school aged students (in our case, a fairly large age range of 13-22) and their families/support networks - Knowledgeable about effective counseling theory and practices Interested parties are encouraged to apply by clicking the red "CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE" button. Materials Needed to Submit when Applying: • Cover Letter • Resume Important Comments: Da Vinci Schools are project based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course.
Da Vinci RISE is the newest high school in the Da Vinci Schools family. RISE is a hybrid learning model that combines an online learning platform with project-based, real-world learning to ensure a flexible and rigorous academic experience. RISE High was chosen as one of the ten XQ Super School winners and is in the process of planning and preparing for its second year in August 2018. To learn more about RISE High and the XQ Super School grant, please visit the following links: http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-xq-winner-jobs-rise-20160912-snap-story.html http://www.davincischools.org/rise-super-school.shtml https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFIRUrwOSU
Comments and Other Information
Before applying, get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa1_DS6bciM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://davincischools.org/
***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***
Comments and Other Information
Before applying, get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa1_DS6bciM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://davincischools.org/
***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***