HS Academic Counselor

Who We Are

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens.

Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

• Curiosity :
  Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care :
  Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion
• Persistence :
  Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
• Passion :
  Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self‑assurance

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens.

Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

• Curiosity :
  Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care :
  Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion
• Persistence :
  Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
• Passion :
  Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self‑assurance

Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven Academic Counselor to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. This person will report directly to the Director of International Baccalaureate (IB) and be responsible for supporting the academic needs of students through counseling and helping to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for the broader school community.

• Regularly analyze academic performance data to identify students at risk of failing and collaborate with stakeholders to design responsive, tiered interventions.
• Identify students who are academically at‑risk, and provide supportive individual and group academic and social emotional counseling or referral to additional services as needed
• Coordinate the Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support process, in partnership with the grade‑level Student Affairs Manager and Student Support Services team.
• Support students, families, and faculty in understanding school-specific promotion requirements, based on course credit and NYS Regents Exams. Prior experience with academic counseling related to International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is preferred.
• Maintain clear communication of progress towards academic promotion with students, families, advisors, and grade team support teammates.
• As needed, work directly with a caseload of students for individual mandated IEP counseling

• Use an MTSS framework to monitor academic pass/fail data and attendance data. Identify students in need of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports, ensuring equitable access to interventions.
• Partner with teachers and instructional teams to co‑develop academic support plans tailored to individual student needs, including targeted tutoring, modified coursework, or check‑in systems.
• Coordinate and implement Tier 2 and Tier 3…