Guidance Counselor Job Description:

New Dawn Charter High School seeks a dedicated Guidance Counselor to support our over-aged and under-credited students (ages 15-21), 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.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Counseling Services.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student success and professional development.

For more information:

Email: jobs@ndchsbrooklyn.org

Phone: (516) 342 8522

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person