School Counselor - Newark, United States - MPTCS

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Newark, United States

1 month ago

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Description

School Counselor

MISSION:


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.

WHO YOU ARE:


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?
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Education and Experience:


  • BA required, MA in counseling preferred:
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NJDOE School Counselor Certification:

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Minimum 2-3 years of high school/college counseling experience:


  • Experience with the college admission process is a plus:
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Experience facilitating standardized testing:

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Experience in scheduling classes is a plus

THE ROLE:

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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:
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Maintain external relationships to bring services or opportunities to the school (e.g.

, SAT test prep courses, guest speakers):

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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):

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Supervise the school's National Honor Society:


  • Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents:
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Salary range: BA $61,912 - $86,912 / MA 62, ,412
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Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
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Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here's what you can expect-
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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
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Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
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Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
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Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
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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.

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