What are the responsibilities and job description for the HS Guidance Counselor position at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning, Inc.?
The HS Guidance Counselor utilizes leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote student
success by providing
preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive
school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and
social development, and career and college planning and readiness.
preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive
school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and
social development, and career and college planning and readiness.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Counsels students by providing guidance concerning attendance, enrollment, academics,
- Provides confidential counseling environment.
- Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development.
- Provides counseling for departing students: transfers and dropouts.
- Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning
- Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the
- Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans.
- Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues.
- Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals.
- Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and
- Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents.
- Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development.
- Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical
- Assists in identification, referral and appropriate placement of students with special
- Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by District and state
- Conducts scheduled and spontaneous discussions with teachers, administrators, parents and
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a Louisiana resident
- Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Should meet minimum certification requirements for a School Counselor as outlined in Louisiana
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 10% of the time for meetings, professional development,
- Able to successfully pass background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in school counseling (Preferred)
- Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
- In depth understanding of all Local, State, and Federals laws and mandated reporting
- Experience in a charter school environment (Preferred)
- Experience with state career planning systems, for example Pathfinder
Other Skills & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate the use of good judgement in decision-making
- Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
WORK ENVIRONMENT characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is an onsite, in-person position. Usual school/office environment
- May be noisy during high traffic times.
- Temperatures my change from very cold to very hot depending on the location of work and the
- Length of work day varies from school schedule to extended days due to evening activities and
- May require work on weekends and/or holidays and scheduled breaks
Physical/Mental Demands
- Constantly communicating with others to exchange information accurately, loudly, softly, or
- Occasional walking, climbing stairs, bending kneeling, pushing and pulling, reaching and lifting
- Physical restraint of another person or persons as needed.
- Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.
- Ability to provide personal transportation to school(s), work locations, meeting sites
- Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral and ability to
- Exposure to varying climates throughout the day.
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds. For example:
- In person, on the telephone, and in virtual meetings
- Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from their
- Must be cognizant of policy and procedures related to the position and the implementation of
- Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the
employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of
employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
CSAL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected
Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected
Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
