Academic Guidance Counselor (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Guidance Counselor serves as a key member of the student support team, working closely with KIPP Forward and high school leadership to ensure all students are on track for graduation and prepared to successfully transition to a postsecondary pathway (college, career, or workforce). This role leads academic advising, supports postsecondary readiness systems, and recommends Tier 2/3 social-emotional supports. The Guidance Counselor partners with students, families, and staff to develop clear academic and postsecondary plans, address barriers to success, and ensure students have the support needed to achieve their goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience working with high school students in academic advising or counseling
- Demonstrated success supporting students toward graduation and postsecondary outcomes
- Strong commitment to educational equity and student success
- Ability to manage a caseload and multiple priorities effectively
Nice To Haves
- Master's in Counseling or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling aligned to academic progress and postsecondary readiness
- Develop and monitor individualized student academic and postsecondary plans
- Analyze student data (grades, credits, attendance) to identify off-track students
- Support postsecondary readiness programming (college applications, FAFSA, career exposure)
- Co-facilitate workshops for students and families on college, career, and financial aid
- Partner with families to support academic and postsecondary planning
- Coordinate with KIPP Forward on college match and persistence efforts
- Refer students to mental health or external services as needed
- Support advisory systems and student goal-setting structures
Benefits
- $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability.
- $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
- Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
- Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
- Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Generous time off: Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
- Paid parental leave for new families
- Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
- Wellness days provided throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
