Guidance Counselor

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. We provide an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness, preparing them for college or a career after graduation, and we are dedicated to closing gaps in achievement and opportunity for all students.

As a Guidance Counselor I, you will help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing counseling services that support their personal, educational, and occupational life plans.

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through teacher comments, interpretation of standardized test scores, and other relevant data, and help them develop educational and career plans.
• Provide individual counseling sessions that address personal needs affecting school performance and career planning.
• Deliver small and large group counseling sessions to discuss educational and career pathways.
• Help students select courses and manage the scheduling process, working to prevent drop‑outs and helping those who do to find alternative educational programs.
• Coordinate enrollment in summer school programs to address identified deficiencies.
• Participate in follow‑up studies of former students to improve services and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Offer emergency support to students during crises.
• Explain college financial aid and scholarship options and help students select college programs.

• Serve as a consultant to faculty regarding guidance services.
• Collaborate with staff on students with special needs or who may have problems.
• Act as a resource for administration on student and guidance matters, providing thorough and timely reports and data.

• Provide new students with orientation on school procedures, curriculum, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Plan and implement transition programs between grade levels and post‑secondary education, including parent orientation.
• Serve as a point of information about the school’s educational program, activities, and services.

• Supervise maintenance of cumulative student records in compliance with state, federal laws, and CSUSA policy.
• Prepare and send college recommendations and scholarship information, as well as reports to employers and other agencies.
• Maintain counseling logs summarizing student conferences.

• Assist in administering state‑mandated and CSUSA assessment programs.
• Interpret assessment results for counseling purposes.
• Contribute to curriculum evaluation and program assessment, using results to identify strengths and improvement areas.

• Establish cooperative relationships and communicate with parents when appropriate.
• Leverage community resources to enhance guidance services.
• Collaborate professionally with staff members.
• Interpret and promote the Guidance Services Program within the school and community.
• Assist community agencies in meeting student needs.

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, and community members.
• Excellent communication skills: oral, written, interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email.
• Attention to accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement.
• Implementation of best practices and positive character education.
• Creative management of disciplinary issues.
• Supportive role to the Principal.
• In‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and local K‑12 and charter school laws.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent).
• Valid certification for Guidance…