College Academic Counselor

About the position

The Interim College Academic Counselor at Aspire Public Schools is responsible for overseeing the delivery of academic counseling services in assigned secondary schools. This role involves implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic needs of all students, promoting student success through advocacy and collaboration, and supporting post-secondary achievement in alignment with students' social-emotional learning (SEL) needs. The counselor will also train College Advisors, develop individual student plans, and provide school-wide system support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all academic counseling services in assigned secondary school(s).
• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on student data analysis.
• Advocate for and collaborate with students to promote their success.
• Provide preventive services and respond to identified student needs.
• Collaborate with SEL Counselors, educators, and Site Leadership to support student post-secondary achievement.
• Train College Advisors in the delivery of guidance curriculum.
• Develop individual student plans and provide school-wide system support.
• Organize family activities and programming to deliver academic and career counseling services.
• Coordinate school-wide opportunities for students and families to engage with college representatives.
• Support students and families in finding post-secondary pathways and enrichment opportunities.
• Monitor student academic performance and assist with interventions.
• Attend IEP, 504, attendance, MTSS, and SST meetings to present graduation pathways and requirements.
• Communicate student progress and intervention plans to families.
• Educate and counsel students on dual-enrollment processes.
• Assist administration with scheduling and planning for credit recovery and summer school.
• Prepare and deliver college, career, and academic advising workshops.
• Prepare and interpret student data to inform differentiated programming.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Aspire Public Schools' mission and values.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling required.
• Experience working with parents and families from under-resourced communities.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation and low-income students.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current state and federal laws governing counseling.
• Knowledge of post-secondary program admissions and financial aid requirements.
• Knowledge of various graduation pathways and requirements available to students.
• Knowledge of college and career readiness tools (e.g., Naviance).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with academic counseling in a school setting.
• Familiarity with SEL frameworks and practices.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan