Director of Scholar Pathways
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The Director of Scholar Pathways will design and lead a comprehensive system to transition 8th-grade scholars into high-quality high schools. This role is critical to ensuring students are well-prepared and matched to excellent high school opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a structured high school matriculation process for all 8th-grade scholars
- Guide families through high school options, application processes, timelines, and decision-making
- Support scholars in identifying best-fit high schools aligned to their academic, social, and personal needs
- Maintain strong relationships with selected charter schools, private schools, and district high schools
- Provide individualized counseling and mentoring to scholars throughout the high school application process
- Monitor academic progress, behavior, and readiness indicators to ensure successful placement
- Educate families on scholarship opportunities, tuition assistance, and financial aid processes
- Create and maintain systems to track applications, acceptances, scholarships, and enrollment outcomes
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding high school transition
- Facilitate workshops, information sessions, and family meetings related to high school planning
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in education, counseling, college/high school advising, or youth development
- Strong understanding of charter, private, and district school systems
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with scholars, families, and institutions
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to Houston Classical’s mission and classical education values
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
- Experience in education, counseling, college/high school advising, or youth development
Nice to Have
- Master's degree
- Experience with middle school or high school placement, admissions, or counseling
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience working with first-generation or underrepresented families
Skills
* Required skills
About Houston Classical Charter School
Houston Classical Charter School was chartered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to open in Houston in August 2020, beginning with kindergarten and first grade, with a mission to ensure all scholars Pre-K-8 are successful through a classical approach.