School Counselor Full-Time

MPTCS • Newark, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor will foster a college-bound environment, support students’ successful completion of high school and transition to college, and ensure all students are four-year college eligible. The Guidance Counselor is crucial to the success of our students.

Requirements

• BA required
• NJDOE School Counselor Certification
• Minimum 2-3 years of high school/college counseling experience

Nice To Haves

• MA in counseling preferred
• Experience with the college admission process is a plus
• Experience facilitating standardized testing
• Experience in scheduling classes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire student recruitment and enrollment/admissions process (Open Houses, articulation meetings, advertising, school visits, high school fairs, New Schools Expo, enrollment night)
• Maintain a visible college culture throughout the school by decorating walls with college paraphernalia, motivational messages, etc
• Maintain external relationships to bring services or opportunities to the school (e.g., SAT test prep courses, guest speakers)
• Ensure all eligible students apply to a four-year college program, including a required application to a NJ public institution.
• Collect and monitor student academic progress, specifically on-track for promotion/graduation data
• Supervise credit recovery programs and opportunities for students (e.g., online credit recovery, summer school)
• Supervise the school’s National Honor Society
• Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents
• Support scholarship application and award process for students applying for the Marion P. Thomas Charter School Foundation Scholarships and general scholarships.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Parental/Family leave
• Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level