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MPTCS lists this School Counselor Full-Time opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Counselor
The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.
As a School Counselor, you will foster a college-bound environment, support students' successful completion of high school and transition to college, and ensure all students are four-year college eligible. The Guidance Counselor is crucial to the success of our students.
Do you have what it takes?
Education and Experience:
BA required, MA in counseling preferred
NJDOE School Counselor Certification
Minimum 2-3 years of high school/college counseling experience
Experience with the college admission process is a plus
Experience facilitating standardized testing
Experience in scheduling classes is a plus
The Role:
Under the direction of the Department Chair of Guidance, oversee the entire student recruitment and enrollment/admissions process (Open Houses, articulation meetings, advertising, school visits, high school fairs, New Schools Expo, enrollment night)
Maintain a visible college culture throughout the school by decorating walls with college paraphernalia, motivational messages, etc
Maintain external relationships to bring services or opportunities to the school (e.g., SAT test prep courses, guest speakers)
Ensure all eligible students apply to a four-year college program, including a required application to a NJ public institution.
Collect and monitor student academic progress, specifically on-track for promotion/graduation data
Supervise credit recovery programs and opportunities for students (e.g., online credit recovery, summer school)
Supervise the school's National Honor Society
Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents
Support scholarship application and award process for students applying for the Marion P. Thomas Charter School Foundation Scholarships and general scholarships.
Performs other duties as assigned
Salary range: $66,901-$95,951
Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
Union: MPTEA
Are You Ready To Join The Village?
Here's what you can expect-
The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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