Overview:

Broome Street Academy Charter High School will empower our students to reach their highest aspirations for post-secondary success. Our equitable, holistic and student-centered approach will provide students with access to a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that will equip our graduates with the skills they need to make a positive impact on their communities and the broader world.

Broome Street Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school devoted to providing students the necessary skills and support to graduate prepared for a successful future beyond high school. Our admissions policy gives preference to siblings and students who are homeless, in foster care, or from low performing schools, though all students are welcome to apply. A Broome Street Academy graduate will possess the 21st-century knowledge, collaborative and technological skills and personal qualities that will enable them to contribute to their community and pursue their educational and professional goals.

The School Counselor will develop and administer a comprehensive program that promotes and enhances academic, personal, social, and career development for students in their respective grade levels. They will manage the early awareness to the college selection process and help to create life skills and career exploration curriculum that includes a high school and college graduation roadmap. The School Counselor will help students evaluate their abilities, interests, and talents to develop academic and career. The ideal person will bring a passion for the mission of Broome Street Academy and a belief that all students, given the right opportunities, will have the chance to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Act as school scheduler with the support of the data and scheduling team
• Act as the school testing coordinator
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations and prepare reports as needed or as requested by Head of School
• Use the student information system (SIS) to create programs for students and adjust programs based on student needs and requests from school leadership
• Evaluates transcripts of all new students to ensure proper classification
• Generate report cards and transcripts from the school’s Student Information System (SIS) for students, families and other stakeholders as requested
• Maintain accurate information in the SIS through regular updates, documenting progress and interventions as needed due to enrollment or changes in student information
• Support students and parents/caregivers in monitoring student progress towards graduation by tracking credits and creating academic plans
• Meet with students and parents/caregivers to go over student’s credits and academic plans
• Build positive relationships to ensure student success
• Assist advisors with information and resources necessary for academic counseling within advisory
• Generate reports on the academic progress of students for school leadership and the Board of Trustees
• Assist the college guidance team with transcripts and materials for the graduation process
• Facilitate parent/caregiver support meetings to ensure they are informed and engaged in their child's academic progress
• Support students with external academic programs such as summer school at other institutions, College Now, and transfers to alternative educational programs (as needed)
• Track community service hours and ensure that students meet graduation requirements
• Collaborate with all members of the BSA Community to support the academic success of all students
• Provide other academic and operational support as needed and assigned by supervisor
• Handle any appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned by supervisor and leadership team

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the Broome Street Academy mission and values
• Master’s degree in School Counseling with all appropriate certifications
• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations and supporting students with academic needs
• Highly organized, careful attention to detail, and follow through on efforts
• Knowledge of SESIS (Special Education Student Information System) and New York State’s Special Education services
• Knowledge of student information systems and academic progress tracking
• Knowledge of ATS preferred but not required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional professionalism along with confidence, humility, and commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours a week

This is a full-time, 12-month position with school recesses/breaks off, in addition to a competitive salary and complete benefits package.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.