High School Counselor

Access Educational Advisors•Plainfiled, NJ

6d•$60,250

About The Position

The High School School Counselor supports the social-emotional, behavioral, and academic development of students while strengthening partnerships among home, school, and community. Under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer/Director and Assistant Academic Director, the School Counselor serves as a student advocate and collaborates with families, staff, and community agencies to empower students to reach their full potential. The School Counselor must be resourceful, creative, and student-centered, with the ability to identify and mobilize services that support students’ emotional well-being, social growth, and academic success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in School Counseling from an accredited institution
Valid New Jersey School Counselor Certificate of Endorsement issued by the NJ Department of Education
Experience working as a School Counselor at the high school level , with demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development, post-secondary planning, and academic advising
Commitment to implementing a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model
Ability to serve as a student advocate while supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and post-secondary success

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a school counselor
Experience working in an urban school setting and collaborating with families and community-based health and social service agencies
Familiarity with college and career readiness programming, including graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, and student transitions
Strong skills in problem-solving, communication, organization, planning, time management, record keeping, and interpersonal relations
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced school environment
The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with high school students, families, faculty, administrators, and community stakeholders while upholding the mission, values, and professional standards of Queen City Academy Charter School.

Responsibilities

Serve as Coordinator and Case Manager for the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) team, organizing meetings, developing action plans, and maintaining documentation related to students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional needs
Attend monthly Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings
Conduct home visits to foster positive communication and partnerships between families and the school
Serve as the Anti-Bullying Specialist by investigating allegations of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) and preparing required monthly reports for the Board of Trustees
Provide crisis intervention services as needed
Collaborate with faculty and staff to address behavioral, emotional, and environmental factors impacting student learning
Facilitate social skills groups and character education lessons based on identified student needs
Conduct workshops for parents and guardians focused on strengthening parenting skills and understanding child development
Develop and implement student orientation and articulation programs, including transition activities
Serve as a liaison to community agencies and foster communication between school, families, and community partners
Identify and mobilize community resources to support the school’s educational mission
Oversee and maintain the school-wide behavioral incentive program, Battle of the Homeroom
Lead or support after-school programs or student clubs as assigned
Support upper-grade students with applications to selective high schools and enrichment programs, including New Jersey SEEDS, WIGHT Foundation, A Better Chance, and Kean and Rutgers Upward Bound
Serve as Truancy Officer and monitor student attendance
Collaborate with the Special Education Department, provide counseling services, and attend IEP meetings when required
Adhere to the QCACS Code of Conduct while consistently demonstrating professionalism, ethics, and respect