Guidance Counselor

We are looking for a charming and enthusiastic Guidance Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position has excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and an understanding of various learning styles.

WHAT WE OFFER

Clear Dot Charter School is committed to building a school culture where there is respect and cooperation among students, adults, and families. Applicants should be open to a dynamic, collaborative teacher-driven school where teachers have the freedom to design curriculum aligned with SC Standards and the Global Competency Framework. We offer competitive pay and benefits including a 401(k) match. Additional earning opportunities such as after school tutoring and summer school are also available to our staff.

WHO WE HIRE

Clear Dot Charter School endeavors to attract passionate, highly qualified educators. Instructional personnel are required to hold a valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate or certificate appropriate to the job assignment.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Clear Dot Charter School, we strive to cultivate a teaching faculty representative of the diverse community we serve. Each employee of Clear Dot plays an integral role in our school family. We believe in shared ownership of our school and its success, as well as the academic achievement of every student. Each staff member strives to create an equitable, vibrant, and rigorous learning community. We have teachers who have come to us through industry, as well as followed traditional paths into teaching.

If you are an educator who is/can:

• Passionate and creative
• Collaborative
• Student centered
• Embrace diversity and inclusion
• Foster learning and growth
• Believes in and honors all students

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Qualifications:

• South Carolina Teacher License School Counselor (Required)

Responsibilities:

• Implements all corporation policies as they relate to the student/parent concerns
• Counsel individuals and small groups of students toward social and emotional growth
• Coordinates counseling services with outside agencies
• Guide students through the development of educational and career plans
• Assists students in evaluating their skills in order to help them determine what they need to do next to achieve their goals
• Provides assistance with organizing-coordinating College and Career Events
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to student academic records
• Participates in and assists with the intervention/crisis team process
• Attendance at any required meetings
• Creates and delivers Classroom Guidance activities such as organization skills, note taking, calculating GPA, keeping track of credits, and others as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned by principal

Summary

As a Guidance Counselor, you will be instrumental in supporting students' academic and personal development. Reporting to the school administration, your core responsibilities will include individual and group counseling, behavior management, and communication with students and families. Additionally, your skills in conflict management and academic advising will be vital in fostering a positive school environment and addressing the diverse needs of the student population. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting: Charter school

Schedule: Monday to Friday

License/Certification: Guidance Counselor Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person