Counselor, School Counselor, Education ​/ Teaching

About Gem Prep

Gem Prep is a K-12 college preparatory school. Our goal is to have all secondary students graduate from high school with an associate degree. Our elementary program builds a strong academic foundation for grades 6-12.

Gem Prep schools are part of the Gem Innovation Schools organization, serving students across Idaho via large brick-and-mortar charter schools, a statewide virtual school, and micro school-like settings called Learning Societies. Learn more prep.org.

To prepare students for success in college by providing a high-quality, personalized, relevant, and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology, and partnerships with families.

Gem Prep students develop the following competencies by the time they graduate high school. Gem Prep staff are expected to possess each of these same competencies.

• Self-Aware, Self-Directed, Self-Disciplined
• Creative Problem-Solver
• Skilled Communicator and Collaborator
• Civic-Minded

Gem Prep is seeking a dedicated and student-centered School Counselor who is passionate about helping students navigate academic, social-emotional, and college/career pathways. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, flexible, and committed to ensuring every student is supported and empowered. School Counselors at Gem Prep play a critical role in fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments while guiding students toward long-term success.

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Assist students in developing problem-solving skills, positive coping strategies, and healthy decision-making.
• Support crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and restorative practices when needed.

• Assist students with goal setting, academic planning, and preparing for postsecondary pathways.
• Support students with college applications, scholarships, dual credit opportunities, and career exploration.

• Work closely with administrators, teachers, support staff, and families to ensure student needs are met.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and student support meetings, providing insights into student progress and needs.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with families to support student success.

• Implement components of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with state and national standards.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports according to school and state requirements.
• Support implementation of school wide social-emotional programs, behavior frameworks, and intervention systems.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Valid Idaho Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential or ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved student populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience working in a public K–12 school setting.
• Experience supporting students with social-emotional or behavioral needs.
• Familiarity with MTSS, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, or SEL frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

We hire and develop excellent educators and provide strong support. We value:

• Results
  . Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation
  . We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
• Integrity
  . We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility
  . If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork
  . We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. Preference may be extended to eligible veterans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Gem Innovation Schools is a drug-free workplace
, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.