What are the responsibilities and job description for the School and College Counselor position at PUC Schools?
Organization Overview
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.
The Team Member we are searching for
The ideal School & College Counselor believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success. The School & College Counselor is a student advocate who supports students throughout their high school career, ensuring students are equipped with the knowledge and skills for college degree obtainment and to be competitive in the current job market.
What you will need to accomplish :
- Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students, parents, and community members about the college admissions process
- Assist and / or participate in college or related activities within the school as designated by your Administrator to support the college-going culture of PUC Schools including but not limited to field trips, parent meetings, student workshops, etc.
- In support of College Awareness and Preparation, update every student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP) annually which includes high school credit check, post-secondary education plans, and individualized college / university matches
- Co-coordinate along with the PUC Schools Administrator, university admissions application workshops at the school site
- Conduct college awareness workshops; Juniors in spring semester and Seniors in summer or early fall
- Implement PUC College Counseling Scope and Sequence
- Provide strategic guidance based on school and student needs including, but not limited to 1-on-1, group counseling, and classroom guidance to all students in support of post-secondary plans
- Co-develop Master Schedule with Administration
- Create personalized schedules for all students using ILP data, utilizing Power Scheduler
- Ensure 100% of students receive individualized post-secondary education and career planning
- Application support, completion, submission, and tracking for college and financial aid for 100% of eligible high school seniors
- Order the AP and PSAT exams, along with fee waivers for PSAT, SAT, ACT & AP exams
- Disseminate information to students regarding college entrance exams yearly and assists with registration
- Administer / coordinate AP exams if applicable
- Aid faculty and staff in writing letters of recommendation as warranted
- Collaborate with administration and teachers to ensure students complete 9th-12th grade Naviance program tasks
- Assist and collaborate with the Administration to transition the incoming 9th graders
- Collaborate with Administration and PUC Schools Clinical Counseling team to ensure all students receive the appropriate personal / social support such as, but not limited to, self-concept development, academic concerns, behavior problems, social skills, peer relationships, family concerns, development, academic concerns, grief and loss issues, child abuse, substance abuse, depression / suicide, and gender identity issues
- Participate in Individual Education Plan meetings as it pertains to college counseling and contributes to the development of the student’s ITP for your caseload
- Co-coordinate credit recovery efforts with Administration
Culture & Values
Record Keeping
Early College / Concurrent Enrollment
Financial Aid Awareness, Strategic Planning & Document Submission
Professional Development
Time Management and Professionalism
