FLACS III Guidance Counselor (K-5) - 25-26

ABOUT US Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx.

Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond.

We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.  Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic guidance staff who Value collaboration with like-minded individuals who believe that education is activism.

Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm.

Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments.  Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION   Position Overview :

• Under the supervision of the principal, the guidance counselor applies their professional knowledge and skills to ensure that curricula and programs address the developmental and educational needs of all students.
• The guidance counselor supervises students, coordinates a comprehensive counseling program and works closely with administration and parents to best serve every child so that they will achieve success in their academic achievement as well as their personal and social growth.
• The guidance counselor facilitates the successful implementation of rigorous standards based FLACS guidance curricula , provides mandated services, and meets with students to ensure they have access to grade appropriate resources necessary for academic and social development.
• The guidance counselor is responsive to the diverse learning needs, strengths, interests and experiences of all students.

The guidance counselor works with the school leader and administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with parents, guardians and / or caregivers.    Key Responsibilities :

Participates in meetings with parents / guardians and administration regarding school concerns such as academic concerns, lateness and attendance concerns.  Supports the teachers in administering a comprehensive social emotional learning curriculum in their classrooms.  Professional Responsibilities :

Displays evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.   Qualifications :