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The HS Guidance Counselor utilizes leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote student
success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and
social development, and career and college planning and readiness.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Counsels students by providing guidance concerning attendance, enrollment, academics,
scheduling, college and career opportunities, maintaining records and files.
• Provides confidential counseling environment.
• Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development.
• Provides counseling for departing students: transfers and dropouts.
• Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning
students.
• Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the
Individual Learning Plan.
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans.
• Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues.
• Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals.
• Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and
benefits.
• Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents.
• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development.
• Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical
courses.
• Assists in identification, referral and appropriate placement of students with special
needs.
• Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by District and state
policies.
• Conducts scheduled and spontaneous discussions with teachers, administrators, parents and
contracted agency personnel.
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Should meet minimum certification requirements for a School Counselor as outlined in Louisiana
DOE Bulletin 746 and CSAL, Inc. school board requirements are as they exist at the time of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 10% of the time for meetings, professional development,
etc.
• Able to successfully pass background check and DCFS Central Registry screen
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in school counseling (Preferred)
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
• In depth understanding of all Local, State, and Federals laws and mandated reporting
requirements
• Experience in a charter school environment (Preferred)
• Experience with state career planning systems, for example Pathfinder
Other Skills & Abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a
professional, effective rapport with students
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate the use of good judgement in decision-making
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
WORK ENVIRONMENT characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is an onsite, in-person position. Usual school/office environment
• May be noisy during high traffic times.
• Temperatures my change from very cold to very hot depending on the location of work and the
weather.
• Length of work day varies from school schedule to extended days due to evening activities and
emergencies.
• May require work on weekends and/or holidays and scheduled breaks
Physical/Mental Demands
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information accurately, loudly, softly, or
quickly.
• Occasional walking, climbing stairs, bending kneeling, pushing and pulling, reaching and lifting
up to 25lbs.
• Physical restraint of another person or persons as needed.
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to provide personal transportation to school(s), work locations, meeting sites
• Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral and ability to
adjust focus.
• Exposure to varying climates throughout the day.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds. For example:
• In person, on the telephone, and in virtual meetings
• Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from their
supervisor.
• Must be cognizant of policy and procedures related to the position and the implementation of
said policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse
cultures/backgrounds.
Professional Conduct
Maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CSAL, Inc. policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the
employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of
employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
CSAL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected
Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.