564 Guidance jobs in the United States

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia and is seeking mission-driven Guidance Counselor applicants. The ideal candidate will align with ECCS's mission and enthusiasm for an excellent and equitable educational experience for all students.

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades Kindergarten through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous yet flexible online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. ECCS targets underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post-secondary success.

BENEFITS:

• Ability to work 2-3 days a week from home
• Technology provided
• Professional Development
• Training for the cyber environment
• Paid time off
• 403b contribution matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition Reimbursement

• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling
• PA teaching certificate: School or Guidance Counselor
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Minimum of two years experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
• Best practices for online teaching and learning and digital curriculum development
• Ability to communicate well in a group/team environment
• Ability to craft well-written, data-rich reports
• Able to build relationships with students and families

• Leadership
• Build capacity in understanding counseling programs and how to apply best practices.
• Serve as a resource for colleagues and school leadership.
• Participate in IEP, ESL, SAP, At-risk, and other programs as needed.

• Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Enrollment, Promotion, Retention

• Support enrollment by evaluating transcripts or report cards to place students in appropriate classes and grade levels.
• Assist and delegate/supervise course enrollment in the SIS.
• Communicate to school staff student enrollment, orientation dates, and courses enrolled.
• Evaluate end-of-year course grades to assist in the identification of students promoted or retained.
• Assist high school students in graduation and post-secondary planning, follow up year-to-year to gather data on post-secondary plan compliance; assist 8th-grade students in the transition to high school.

• Teaching Guidance Courses
• Develop and implement a K-12 Guidance Curriculum, aligned with PA best practices.
• Design, develop and implement an online College, Career, and Community course that is safe, functional, and motivates students to engage in the learning environment.
• Assist with developing learning modules that support the Get Future Ready class, aligned to Future Ready Index measurement.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request
• Show mastery of the content taught.
• Evaluate the growth of students and maintain appropriate records.
• Communicates with parents and families
• Collaborates with other classroom teachers
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with other educators and school leaders in assessing, instructing, and helping students meet other academic goals of the program.
• Uses appropriate supplemental and intervention curriculum and materials that align with student's skills deficit areas in reading to provide literacy support.
• Uses technologies in the teaching and learning process.
• Consistently assesses student growth through outcome measures.
• Be involved in the school culture and community beyond the classroom, such as leading after-school activities or clubs, planning Fun Zones, and field trips, or assisting in marketing and other school functions.

• School Programs and Initiatives
• Establishes and maintains compliance with local, state, or federally mandated programs to support guidance/counseling issues (mandated reporter, teen pregnancy, crisis/trauma, drug, alcohol, and suicide prevention, anti-bully, homeless children, pre-K partnerships, etc.).
• Assists with management and implementation of the At-Risk and Student Assistance programs.

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to supporting and empowering students with diverse backgrounds, including an understanding of at-risk children, gifted children, and children with disabilities
• Possess effective decision-making, managerial, communication, and organizational skills

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
• Assists in the scheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
• Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
• Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
• Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Certification/License:
• State Certification as a Guidance Counselor.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree required.

• Minimum: Master's degree in Guidance from an accredited institution
• Minimum: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification for the position of Guidance Counselor 5-12.

• Provide direct academic, social, and personal supportive services to students individually, in classrooms, and in large groups.
• Assist students set academic and personal goals.
• Provide responsive services as needed to address academic, social and emotional concerns.
• Act as 504 Team Leader for eligible students on caseload.
• Monitor students who are academically at risk.
• Work collaboratively with staff members to implement curriculum and help build school culture across the school.
• Work with administration to uphold and support all school policies and procedures.
• Assist in special projects as assigned by the Principal and Guidance Department Chair.
• Attend team based meetings to collaborate with teachers to support students academically and socially.
• Collaborate with outside and partnering agencies.
• Complete classroom observations and attend IEP meetings as necessary.
• Monitor attendance for all students on assigned caseload.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic progress and attendance monitoring.
• Complete referrals for student services.
• Complete 51(a) reports when appropriate
• Attend teacher conferences and other night events as assigned by the department chair/principal.
• Other responsibilities as assigned in helping to maintain a safe and orderly school environment.
• Serve as an advocate for students by utilizing skills that respect issues of cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student and family.
• Attend district professional development and meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal andGuidance Department Chair.

Benefits:

Paid time off

Training & development

Jazz Hands For Autism is a young nonprofit organization. Founded in May 2014, we are a talent advocacy group with a mission to provide avenues for musicians on the autism spectrum to turn their passion for music into a line of income.

We are seeking dedicated and skilled guidance counselor for the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy (JHMA), a music-based vocational program that uses a strength-based approach to empower musicians with autism and amplify their voices by providing necessary resources and avenues that will assist them with forging a rewarding and career path as a working musician. JHMA provides individualized music lessons, performance training and wrap-around artist development services and performance scouting for individuals with autism who are looking to improve their musicianship and begin a career as a musician.

Position: Jazz Hands Musicians Academy

Full Time/ Part Time: Part-time position requiring up to 30 hours per week (depending on number of students in caseload)

Pay: $20/hr

Job Overview:

The Part-Time Guidance Counselor at Jazz Hands Musicians Conservatory will meet weekly with students to assess their class and program progress, ensure they remain on track to matriculate through the program, and provide support in completing necessary forms. The counselor will play a pivotal role in helping students stay accountable and achieve their educational and personal development goals.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

Student Meetings:

Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with students with autism to discuss their progress in classes and the program and provide personalized guidance and assistance throughout the class registration process, understanding and addressing their unique needs. Offer support and reassurance to help them navigate through course options and make informed decisions

Identify any academic, social, or personal challenges (relating to their learning) students may and develop strategies have to address them.

Progress Tracking:

Monitor student progress through the programs and classes of Enrichment 2 and the Conservatory.

Maintain detailed records of each student’s progress, challenges, and achievements in the student progress document.

Provide regular updates to the Program Director and instructional faculty regarding student progress.

Interpret assessments to help students understand their strengths, interests, and areas for improvement (including diagnostic assessment and some Moodle assessment, as applicable).

Use assessment results to inform individualized support plans (student progress document).

Support and Accountability:

Work closely with students, parents and/or support staff, program director and instructors to ensure students with autism receive individualized guidance regarding their course selection and registration. Develop personalized academic plans, considering their unique strengths, challenges, and learning styles.

Assist students in completing necessary forms and paperwork for program requirements (ex. application for Jazz Hands Jobs, helping students schedule their jury, etc).

Provide pre-career guidance and support, including exploring potential career paths in music and related fields and helping students apply to the appropriate study tracks at the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy Conservatory program

Help students set realistic goals and create action plans to achieve them.

Hold students accountable for meeting their goals and completing their coursework.

Help interested students prepare necessary skills needed to be eligible for the Jazz Hands Jobs Program

Communication and Coordination:

Collaborate with instructional faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to student development.

Communicate with parents/guardians and/ or student at home support staff as necessary to discuss student progress and address any concerns.

Organize and facilitate workshops or group sessions on relevant topics (e.g., time management, study skills, personal development), as applicable.

Program Development:

Provide feedback to the Program Director and instructional faculty on potential improvements to the curriculum and student support services using the SIPFAST Form.

Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in guidance counseling and neurodiversity support.

Crisis Intervention:

Provide immediate support and intervention (or refer students to appropriate entities) in situations where students are experiencing emotional or psychological crises.

Coordinate with students’ mental health professionals and other relevant parties if necessary and applicable for students’ learning progress and growth.

Training

Collaborate with executive team to ensure that you receive the appropriate training

Reporting:

Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Program Director on student progress, challenges, and any other relevant issues.

Develop and present end-of-quarter summaries for each student, highlighting their progress, achievements, areas of improvement, and recommended next steps.

Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and stored securely in the appropriate student folders.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Valid counseling certification or license as applicable

Experience working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.

Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of educational and vocational pathways for musicians is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with music education and the unique needs of student musicians.

Experience in creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).

Training in neurodiversity and inclusive education practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics for this position are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

This position requires a flexible schedule with occasional evenings or weekends required for special events or meetings.

This position may be required to travel locally on occasion.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION!

Jazz Hands for Autism believes in creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value to our employees, our students, and our community. Specifically with our employees, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected age classification, ancestry, color, religious creed, marital status, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression. Jazz Hands For Autism will make every reasonable effort to accommodate individuals based on their disability status.

Qualified and interested applicants should email the following to :

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Only submissions providing all of the requested information will be considered.

Jazz Hands For Autism is based in Culver City and is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes a diverse candidate pool.

If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you and your skills, We hope to hear from you!

Flexible work from home options available.

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling

Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license

Experience working with children

Preferred Experience:
• Experience working with High School Students and a strong foundation for building report with students
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and/or experience with scheduling, testing, character education, social emotional learning, career exploration and fosters occasions to support and helps students grow
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends, best practices and innovation related to a comprehensive school counseling program and student support system
• Commitment to building strong relationships with student body that develops excellence and character in STEM and career readiness instruction

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student educational, personal, social, occupational, placement and related problems in planning and adjustments.
• Works collaboratively with teachers in studying, diagnoses, and understanding students; plan, conduct group guidance activities; utilize community resources; and participate in in-service education.
• Develop and incorporate life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century into their program.
• Collaborates and works with administrative staff and other school personnel in planning, developing and conducting the total guidance program, curriculum study and research.
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. Provides appropriate and timely information to school personnel related to student needs.

EXPECTATIONS:
• Demonstrates support of the district's Vision, Mission and Values.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement by engaging in regular professional development activities.
• Ensure decisions are based on data.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to innovation in the performance of job-related duties.
• Serve as a role model in how to conduct oneself as a citizen and as a responsible, intelligent human being.
• Adhere to and enforce all laws, board policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

The employee shall remain free from any alcohol or abuse of a non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout the duration of ones employment.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling

Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license

Experience working with children

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• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities!
• When school is off, you're off!
• Pay Range Starts at $250.00 per day
• Part-Time Benefits include
• • Paid Time Off
  • Longevity Bonuses
  • Health Membership Option
  • Retirement Savings (403(b) Option)
  • Discount Programs
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Pet Insurance

• Disseminate of scholarship information and supply school-to-career guidance
• Interpret standardized test scores
• Develop guidance curriculum and provide student resources
• Counsel individual students
• Work with students one-on-one, in a private setting with teachers and parents, or with peers in a group assembly or discussion forum.
• Document all topics covered during counseling session
• Inform appropriate staff of anything stated during counseling that needs tobe reported
• Display a friendly, positive nurturing attitude toward students, parents and staff
• Attend any required meetings for the students
• Be engaged with the students at all times
• Maintain positive relationship with school building employees, classroom aides, TSS personal and school administrators
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth
• Understand responsibility as a mandated child abuse/neglect reporter according to PA State Law
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the organization at all times
• Other duties as assigned by the Classroom Instructor or the Education Director or other administrators

• Must possess one of the following criteria:
• • Certified school counselor
  • Licensed social worker
  • School social worker
  • Certified/licensed therapist
  • School psychologist
  • Psychologist
• Willingness to go through (and pass!) the required clearances and training to ensure the safety and security of our children, including: four clearances, mandated reporter training, a physical and TB test.
• Capacity for sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time, as these happen throughout the eight-hour day.

Employment in this position is effective September 29, 2025 . Candidates must be eligible for a teaching license in NC. Licensure information can be found here:

Candidates should contact Alicia Vosburgh, Principal, at or . To be considered for this position, you must have a completed BCS application online and contact the Principal listed above. The application is found at under the Employment section.

JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Counseling Supervisor or Coordinator of Virtual Learning (if assigned to the Virtual Learning Program)

SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct activities of counselor aides and clerical assistants.

PURPOSE: To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth educational planning, and career and vocational development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. MAJOR FUNCTION: Program Planning

The school counselor establishes the school-counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program.

The school counselor involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.

2. MAJOR FUNCTION: Counseling

The school counselor provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.

3. MAJOR FUNCTION: Consulting

The school counselor consults with students, parents, teacher, and other school a community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.

4. MAJOR FUNCTION: Coordinating

The school counselor coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.

The counselor also assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.

5. MAJOR FUNCTION: Student Appraisal

The school counselor accurately interprets test results and other student data.

The counselor also assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.

6. MAJOR FUNCTION: Professional Practices and Development

The school counselor adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools.

The counselor also participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.

7. MAJOR FUNCTION: Learning Management system for Online Program

All online courses are taught using the Guilford County Schools Learning Management System. Counselors assigned to the Virtual Learning Program are expected to attend professional development trainings in order to be proficient in the use of the management system.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree a related field with a Master's degree in counseling or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed by the State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in counseling or able to obtain licensure in this area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators, etc.

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, press releases, etc.

Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently using a variety of technical or professional languages including counseling terminology.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the theories of descriptive statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:

Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Physical Communication:

Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.

Hearing:

Perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

General knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

Skill in counseling and motivating students.

Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of student programs.

Ability to coordinate the efforts of support services personnel and outside agencies.

Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from them.

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.