High School Counselor

Overview

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity.

The High School Counselor supports students’ academic progress, social‑emotional well‑being, and postsecondary readiness. This role provides counseling services, monitors student progress toward graduation, and collaborates with staff and families to ensure students are supported academically, behaviorally, and emotionally. The counselor also plays a key role in risk assessment, attendance support, and college and career readiness planning.

• Oversees a peer mentoring program to connect students who need social‑emotional support with peers
• Select and train students on effective mentorship
• Lead school‑wide mental health campaigns and awareness initiatives focused on building empathy and understanding among students
• Build relationships with students, support students with social goals or restorative practices and focus on student wellbeing during lunch
• Provides counseling services for all students in need of tier 3 support, including DIS counseling services for students with IEPs
• Develops and documents IEP goals and presents levels of performance in the areas of social and emotional functioning
• Participates in IEP meetings, annual reviews, triennial reviews, and any other necessary school meetings
• Provides 1:1 short‑term counseling
• Conducts classroom observations to gather data and insight into the behaviors of scholars on the caseload
• Maintains up‑to‑date, accurate, and confidential counseling files, including record keeping in Welligent
• Refers students to external providers for short or long‑term counseling as needed
• Provides crisis intervention services to scholars as needed
• Conducts risk assessments as necessary and mobilizes appropriate support
• Develops and supports school staff, scholars, parents, and families in implementing scholar safety plans including re‑entry meetings
• Serves as a member of the Crisis Response Team
• Facilitates the 504 process under direction of the principal
• Participates as an active member of the school’s COST team and leadership team convenings (admin meetings, instructional leadership team, grade level meetings)
• Monitors student progress toward graduation requirements and ensures students are on track with credit completion
• Provides academic counseling to support students in staying on track toward meeting graduation requirements and goals
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to identify students who are off track academically and develop intervention plans in collaboration with students and families
• Guides students through the college and career exploration and planning processes
• Supports students and families in postsecondary planning, including completion of college applications, financial aid forms, and career pathway exploration, ensuring all students graduate with a clear postsecondary plan and completed college and financial aid applications
• Coordinates workshops, information sessions, and resources related to college readiness and career planning
• Monitors attendance data to identify patterns of chronic absenteeism or disengagement
• Conducts proactive outreach and provides targeted support for students with attendance challenges through individualized meetings with families at school and by conducting home visits to strengthen engagement and improve attendance
• Collaborates with families, school staff, and community resources to improve student attendance and engagement by removing barriers for students and families
• Collaborates with community‑based organizations and external agencies to connect families with resources and services that address barriers to attendance and support students’ consistent engagement in school
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator

• Master’s degree in counseling required
• Pupil Personnel Services credential required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Counselor Salary Scale starts at $75,000.

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.