HS Guidance Counselor – Rebirth Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

HS Guidance Counselor – Rebirth Community School for Apprenticeship Learning, Inc. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 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 Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development; Assists students in course placement and course scheduling; 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; Works with the teaching team to design and implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student in school; Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Must be a Louisiana resident Bachelor’s degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Valid appropriate state certification/license for high school counselor Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time 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. Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic times. Temperatures may change from very cold to very hot depending on the location of work and the weather. Length of work days varies from school schedule to extended days due to evening activities and emergencies. May require work on weekends and/or holidays and scheduled school breaks. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.

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o In person or virtually, on the phone, or over the PA system Sitting and/or Standing for long periods of time and walking frequently, climbing stairs occasionally Constantly communicating with other to exchange information accurately, loudly, softly or quickly and effectively Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force occasionally as needed Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral and ability to adjust focus. Physical restraint of another person or persons as needed. Ability to provide personal transportation to school(s), work locations, meeting sites, etc. 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.