NYS Certified High School Guidance Counselor

New Dawn Charter High School seeks a dedicated Guidance Counselor to support our over-aged and under-credited students (ages 16-21), including English Language Learners and students with special needs, in obtaining their high school diplomas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students in developing career plans through the Bridges program.
• Maintain a list of graduating seniors and coordinate college/career fairs and trips.
• Schedule students for classes and help complete FAFSA applications.
• Support students with college and vocational applications, career identification, and professional resume development.
• Ensure all students graduate with a career or college plan.
• Create lesson plans, administer assessments, and collaborate with teachers during planning.
• Use data to inform instruction and stay late on Regents exam days as needed.
• Track student attendance, call mentees, and follow up on absences.
• Attend professional development sessions and use prep time effectively.
• Report to the direct supervisor and Executive Director, working cooperatively with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Support College and Career Readiness

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Counseling Services.
• NYS Certified in Guidance Counseling
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student success and professional development.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally. Spanish Speaking is a plus
• Possess excellent integrity, strong moral character, and initiative.
• Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
• Maintain ongoing professional development.
• Submit a background check through the New York State Department of Education.

EEOC Statement
New Dawn Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

New Dawn Mission
New Dawn Charter Schools provide a supportive, restorative, and academically rigorous environment for students who have experienced educational interruption, helping them re-engage, earn their diploma, and successfully transition to college, career, and life.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Work Location: In person