High School - Guidance Counselor 26-27

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. FLACS, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, creates the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values. The school is seeking dynamic guidance staff who value collaboration, want to work in an environment where academic excellence is the norm, believe young people can be leaders, and desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through embedded professional development. The Guidance Counselor (9-12) implements a comprehensive counseling program under the supervision of the principal. This role works closely with administration and parents to ensure student success in academic achievement, personal growth, and social development. The guidance counselor provides mandated services, crisis counseling, and ensures students have access to grade-appropriate resources. This position is responsive to the diverse learning needs, strengths, interests, and experiences of all students and collaborates with school leadership to implement school procedures and policies, communicating with parents and guardians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree required
New York State Certification in School Counseling
NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior satisfactory counseling or teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Creates and implements data-driven school counseling programs based on the needs of the student body.
Provides mandated counseling services to students with IEPs and counseling to at-risk students.
Demonstrates knowledge of grade level guidance topics to engage students in age appropriate counseling programs.
Conducts daily conflict resolution interventions with students who demonstrate need.
Provides support to students struggling with peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills.
Participates in child study meetings, response to intervention meetings, and IEP meetings.
Supports the attendance of students as a member of the school attendance team.
Provides individual/family/school crisis intervention for students and their families, including supporting students in shelters.
Supports the principal as mandated reporter for attendance referrals, educational neglect, child abuse and neglect, suicide reports and enrollment/transfer of students.
Collaborates with teachers, administration and parents exploring interventions to help students achieve academically, social and emotionally.
Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and supporting agencies concerning the needs of students and acts as liaison with ACS when necessary.
Participates in meetings with parents/guardians and administration regarding school concerns such as academic concerns, lateness and attendance concerns.
Collaborates on projects with other members of the guidance team.
Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness and guide professional growth.
Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
Displays evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.