Job description
We are seeking a compassionate and results-driven Guidance Counselor to join our dynamic education team in Boston, MA. This role supports students across grade levels with academic planning, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development. You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to create an inclusive, strengths-based guidance program.
As a member of our counseling team, you will be responsible for delivering personalized support, facilitating workshops, and maintaining robust documentation to drive student success.
Responsibility
- Provide individual and group counseling to support academic achievement, personal growth, and well-being.
- Develop and monitor individual academic plans and postsecondary goals in collaboration with students and families.
- Deliver college admissions and career exploration guidance, including resume/essay support and scholarship information.
- Coordinate and facilitate small-group workshops on study skills, time management, and social-emotional learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community partners to identify student needs and craft targeted interventions.
- Maintain confidential student records and track progress using school reporting systems and data dashboards.
- Respond to crisis situations with appropriate intervention and refer to additional resources as needed.
- Engage families through regular communication and participate in parent-teacher conferences and school-wide guidance initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Active state school counseling license or eligibility; strong knowledge of counseling ethics and confidentiality.
- Experience in K-12 or secondary education settings with a track record of student-centered guidance.
- Familiarity with college admissions processes, FAFSA, and scholarship opportunities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse student populations and families.
- Ability to analyze data to inform guidance decisions and track student outcomes.
- Strong crisis intervention skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.