Middle School Counselor

BRIDGEPORT•Bridgeport, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Oaks Charter School, Bridgeport is committed to supporting its educators and fostering a collaborative environment. They offer comprehensive professional development, instructional coaching, and embedded tutors to assist staff. The school prioritizes work-life balance, offering paid holidays and built-in breaks, aiming to build sustainable careers rather than burn out educators. The culture emphasizes collaboration, mutual support, and genuine appreciation, with a shared goal of student success. This position is for a School Counselor who will implement comprehensive school counseling programs focused on academic, career, and personal/social development, aligning with the ASCA national model and standards.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or institution Preferred.
Certified as a School Counselor/Guidance Counselor by the State of Connecticut.
Familiarity with the Naviance and PowerSchool program is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the knowledge and use of Technology and computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in urban schools is preferred.
Knowledge of current research and trends in school counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of current research and trends in college and career readiness.
Knowledge of crisis prevention and arbitration techniques.
Ability to analyze data.
“GRIT” – must have the ability to persevere and succeed at a challenging task.
Relationship-building; must show evidence of building and leveraging strong relationships.
Relentlessness – must be willing to do whatever it takes to constantly improve student achievement, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
Communicate Effectively – must be able to clearly communicate with peers and supervisors.
Organization – excellent skills of organization and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Naviance and PowerSchool program is a plus
Experience in urban schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet the needs of students; establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program; develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program.
Effectively implement a data-driven, grade-level appropriate college and career readiness program for all students.
Utilize data to determine college readiness and to determine interventions needed to assist students to access post high school options.
Collaborates with our College and Career Counselor identify individual needs for 12th grade students as they prepare for a college or career of their choice.
Uses data to guide program planning; conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.
Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
Coordinate all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
Acts as case manager for all 504 students working collaboratively with the Director of Special Services ensuring 504 students services are being provided and met.
Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning.
Cover classroom teaching if needed