HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: 2024 - 2025

Start Date: August 19, 2024

The Preparatory Charter High School is a tuition-free, college preparatory schooling option for Philadelphia students in grades nine through twelve. Our mission is to promote a nurturing and challenging atmosphere where students will achieve high academic standards and develop essential career skills. We offer full support for English Language Learners,(ELL/ESL) and special education populations. One of the oldest charters in Philadelphia, our sound record for safety and education speaks for itself. We welcome the best candidates to become a part of our dynamic family.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a full-time inspired and dynamic educator to join our team and provide a top quality education for all of our students. Whether you are starting your teaching career or are looking to launch a new chapter, your passion and experience will be deeply valued and your opportunities for growth and impact will be limitless. Your natural talents will be fostered and we will provide the support to help you be an incredibly effective teacher. You will engage in a positive and professional workplace embedded in a warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming school culture.

Guidance School Counseling Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing social, emotional, academic and college/career counseling
• Knowledge of the college application process, as well as financial aid.
• Providing referrals to/coordinating with outside mental health agencies to support

student needs

• Identifying and providing services for students with serious mental health issues
• Working closely and communicating with parents and guardians when appropriate
• Providing classroom guidance lessons based on student needs and teacher input
• Managing the Child Study Team
• Writing and managing 504 plans
• Providing social, emotional, academic and college/career counseling
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the guidance curriculum for 9th through 12th
• Providing referrals to/coordinating with outside mental health agencies to support
• Scheduling and managing college representative visits
• Assisting attendance office with truancy program

Qualifications:

• PA Guidance Counselor Certification.(or be eligible to acquire)
• Successful experience in an urban setting.
• Genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered community
• Commitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
• A strong sense of professional responsibility as well as personal accountability for student success
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
• Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competence

Required: Bachelor’ Degree

Certified PA Guidance Counselor

3 years experience in an Urban Setting

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000

10 month position

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Pennsylvania School Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person