2025-26 School Counselor (Renee & Meyer Luskin Academy High School)

About Alliance College-ready Public Schools

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

Role Summary

Alliance Counselors at Middle Schools and High Schools are responsible for providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports Alliance scholars in the areas of academic achievement, college planning and matriculation, career exploration, and personal and social development. Alliance counselors serve as advocates on campus who provide support and assist in the communication between each scholar and their teachers, administrators, parents, coaches, and prospective supplemental/enrichment programs.

Essential Responsibilities

Counselors at the Middle and High school levels will differ. They may include, but are not limited to:

Provide guidance to support high school completion

• Use data to develop and inform the development of the school counseling program and evaluate the program’s impact on the school’s instruction and operating goals.
• Provide resources and information to assist scholars in developing a rigorous academic course schedule, aligned with scholars’ skills and interests.
• Inform scholars and their parents/guardians of test results and their implications for educational planning.
• Provide direct preventative and responsive services to scholars, including individual scholar planning and evaluating scholars’ graduation status to inform scholars of their status for graduation.
• Assist in ensuring proper and accurate scholar schedules and making appropriate schedule changes as needed, supporting the registration process, and using data to support scholar planning.
• As necessary, develop or support the development of 504 plans, participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and contribute to the development of scholars’ Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
• Facilitate and/or participate in Scholar Success Team (SST) meetings/Grade Level Team meetings/Culture Team meetings.
• Counsel, motivate, and work with scholars who are underachieving or need additional support academically.
  
  

Provide guidance to support college matriculation and completion aligned with scholar's personal interests and strengths

• Create a college-going culture across the school, at all grade levels.
• Coordinate career awareness activities across all grade levels such as career fairs and guest speakers.
• Support scholars in identifying paths towards post-secondary options, developing a list of colleges and universities to which to apply, applying to colleges, and matriculating to college.
• Develop and implement programs related to financial aid literacy and readiness for all grade levels.
• Develop and implement opportunities for scholarships and financial aid completion.
• Oversee general alumni tracking and reporting requests.
  
  

Support the personal development of scholars

• Conduct structured, goal-oriented, data-driven guidance to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of scholars.
• Assess scholar needs and make referrals to appropriate Alliance resources, social agencies, community agencies, and alternative programs in consultation with their parents/guardians.
• Consult and coordinate the referral process with other school and Alliance personnel including school psychologists, social workers, administrators, teachers, and other community resources.
• Plan, coordinate, and/or implement classroom guidance sessions to meet the identified counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist scholars in developing decision-making skills and identifying life goals.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents/guardians regarding the developmental needs of scholars.
• Must be able to adapt to the varying needs of students, parents, and stakeholders including, but not limited to, the ability to work in high-pressure situations and environments.
  
  

Provide systems support

• Use Alliance technology platforms (e.g. PowerSchool, Naviance) to inform and support the counseling program.
• Build community resources to promote scholars’ academic, personal/social emotional, college & career success.
• Act as an advocate for scholars as appropriate in conjunction with other staff.
• Provide professional development programs for school staff on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting scholar achievement.
• Collaborate with Parent Engagement Specialists to provide opportunities for parent education programs.
• Participate with the administration and faculty as a team member in school committees.
• Actively participate in Alliance-provided meetings that foster the development and improvement of school counseling.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.
  
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a college degree.
• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist counseling practices in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Expertise. Have a strong and comprehensive school counseling expertise to drive scholars' academic and personal development so they can thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their counseling craft.
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both scholars and adults.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field
• Possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) with an authorization in School Counseling
  
  

Benefits

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting school counselor growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support including professional development and support for new hires introduces the Alliance culture and helps to build school counseling skills.
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside the classroom. Counselors interested in growing their leadership skills are invited to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program or join our Aspiring Principal Program.
• Recognition: The Counseling & Wellness Provider of the Year provides special recognition and compensation to a provider who demonstrates their dedication and exceptional ability to engage scholars.
• The salary range for Burton Tech and Gertz-Merkin campuses is $72,500-$114,564.
  
  

Compensation

$75,000.00 - $128,885.00

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

For current vacancies by location, please click here.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.