High School Guidance Counselor
High School Guidance Counselor
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Why Collegiate Academy
Friendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to collegelevel courses and experiences Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area.
Collegiates roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage selfdiscovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College Information Technology and Engineering Fine Arts and Health Sciences.
Our Early College Academy the first such program at a public charter high school in the city offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years college credit before graduation. Today Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nations most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year.
But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity confidence persistence and teamwork. From an awardwinning robotics team and drama club to the citys No.1 charter high school football team Collegiate develops wellrounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle.
Overview
By completing an application you have applied to be considered for anticipated vacancies in theschool year. Please note that our formal interview process will begin January 2024 contingent on our confirmed vacancies.
Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of collegepreparatory public charter schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a worldclass education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.
For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube Linkedin Facebook Instagram & Twitter!
Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation
Responsibilities
Academic Counseling & Student Support
Provide individualized academic counseling assisting students in setting goals for high school graduation postsecondary education and career readiness. Monitor academic progress and collaborate with teachers and parents to address challenges. Assist students with course selection scheduling and meeting graduation requirements.College & Career Readiness
Guide students through the college application and financial aid process. Facilitate career exploration vocational training opportunities and job readiness workshops. Develop partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide internship and jobshadowing opportunities.Social & Emotional Development
Provide individual and group counseling to support students emotional wellbeing. Implement programs that promote positive behavior conflict resolution and stress management skills. Respond to crises and connect students with external resources including mental health and social services.Collaboration & Community Engagement
Work with teachers administrators and support staff to identify and address students academic and emotional needs. Engage with parents and guardians to support student progress and provide relevant resources. Partner with local organizations and community leaders to enhance student support services
Qualifications
- Experience in the role preferred
- Bachelors Degree in School Counseling or related field required
- Masters degree in School Counseling or related field preferred
- Experience working in an urban school setting preferred.
- Candidates should have a strong understanding of academic counseling college readiness and student development.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
- The ability to work effectively with students families and school staff to support academic success is necessary.
- Knowledge of career counseling techniques and best practices is expected.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with compassion and discretion.
FPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information veteran status status as a special disabled veteran or any other protected criteria as established by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring training promotion compensation benefits transfer layoff termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria including an individuals capabilities qualifications training experience and suitability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
