HS Guidance Counselor

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.