School Counselor Full-Time

MPTCS; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental/Family leave

State pension plan

Professional growth

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark seeks a School Counselor to foster a college‑bound environment, support students’ completion of high school and transition to college, and ensure four‑year college eligibility.

Under the Guidance Department, oversee recruitment and enrollment activities, maintain visible college culture, build external partnerships for SAT prep and guest speakers, and lead college admissions and scholarship workshops.

Qualifications

• BA required; MA in counseling preferred.
• NJDOE School Counselor Certification.
• Minimum 2-3 years of high school/college counseling experience.
• 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.

Skills

Student counseling

College admissions process

Standardized testing experience

Scheduling classes

Education

BA required

MA in counseling preferred

NJDOE School Counselor Certification

Job description

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

As a School Counselor, you 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.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:
• BA required, MA in counseling preferred
• NJDOE School Counselor Certification
• Minimum 2-3 years of high school/college counseling experience
• Experience with the college admission process is a plus
• Experience facilitating standardized testing
• Experience in scheduling classes is a plus

THE ROLE:

• Under the direction of the Department Chair of Guidance, 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
• Salary range: $66,901-$95,951
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: 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.

Next Steps:

MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.