Impactful School Counselor: Shape Student Futures

Charter Schools USA Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA Inc. seeks a School Counselor to support student growth through guidance, counseling, and academic planning. You will help students develop personal, educational, and career goals while collaborating with teachers, families, and administrators.

The role emphasizes individual counseling, group sessions, course selection, and enrollment planning, including summer programs where needed. Strong knowledge of student information systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Valid certification for Guidance Counselor.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience of successful teaching or counseling services.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teachers, students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling sessions for assigned students.
• Provide small and large group counseling sessions.
• Assist students in course selections and scheduling.
• Support enrollment in summer programs to address deficiencies.
• Maintain counseling records and provide recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

SIS

Counseling

Student advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Guidance Counselor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

Charter Schools USA Inc. seeks a School Counselor to support student growth through guidance, counseling, and academic planning. You will help students develop personal, educational, and career goals while collaborating with teachers, families, and administrators.

The role emphasizes individual counseling, group sessions, course selection, and enrollment planning, including summer programs where needed. Strong knowledge of student information systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.