2026-2027 School Counselor- LA

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success from every background, CSUSA closes achievement and opportunity gaps, delivering on the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a School Counselor, you will help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing guidance and counseling services to support their personal, educational, and occupational life plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities using teacher comments, standardized test scores, and other pertinent data.
• Guide students in evolving educational and career plans based on evaluations.
• Provide individual counseling sessions for assigned students to address personal needs affecting school performance, educational plans, and career goals.
• Conduct small and large group counseling sessions to address students' personal, educational, and career plans.
• Assist students with course selections and the scheduling process.
• Work to prevent students from dropping out of school and assist those who do in finding alternative educational programs.
• Arrange enrollment in summer school programs to address academic deficiencies.
• Participate in follow-up studies of former students to improve services and evaluate the effectiveness of the school's educational program.
• Provide emergency support to students during crises.
• Provide students with college financial aid/scholarship resources and assist with college selection (High School).

Staff Consultation

• Serve as a consultant to faculty on matters related to guidance services.
• Confer with staff regarding students with problems and/or special needs.
• Act as a resource person for administration on student-related matters and provide thorough, timely reports as requested.

Student and Parent Orientation

• Provide new students with orientation and information about school procedures, curriculum, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Participate in planning and implementing programs for smooth transitions between grade levels and post-secondary education, including orientation programs for students and parents.
• Serve as a resource for information regarding the school's educational program, activities, and services.

Record Keeping

• Supervise the maintenance of cumulative records for assigned students in accordance with state, federal, and CSUSA policies.
• Provide information and prepare recommendations for colleges, scholarships, potential employers, and other agencies for assigned students.
• Maintain counseling records, including summaries and logs of conferences or sessions with students.

Assessment

• Assist in the administration of state-mandated and CSUSA assessment programs.
• Review and interpret assessment results for assigned students and use them for counseling purposes.
• Contribute to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings.
• Assist in developing and implementing an evaluation plan for the guidance program to determine strengths and areas for improvement.

School and Community Relations

• Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents when necessary and appropriate.
• Utilize community resources to enhance guidance services and activities.
• Cooperate and share professionally with staff members.
• Assist in interpreting the Guidance Services Program within the school and community.
• Support community agencies and resource people addressing students' needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Valid certification for Guidance Counselor.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching or counseling experience.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently report to work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Commitment to improving and promoting quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to implement best practices and positive character education.
• Flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
• Supportive role to the Principal.
• Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

Work Environment

• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Travel within or outside of state may be required.

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.