ABOUT US:GEO Next Generation High School, a free 9-12 public charter school. GEO Next Generation High School will begin with 9thgrade and add a grade each year over the subsequent three years. At GEO Next Generation High School, eligible students areable to take free college courses on a college campus for college credits, while simultaneously earning a high school diploma.GEO Next Generation High School is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation andjoins GEO Prep Academy and GEO Prep Mid-City, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students inthe Baton Rouge community.

REPORTS TO/TERM:Principal, Associate Principal and GEO Foundation LeadersThis is a full-time, 11-month position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Louisiana License Commitment to the mission and goals of GEO Next Generation High School Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling Two or more years of successful Guidance Counseling as demonstrated by annual performance evaluations Experience in reviewing student transcripts, scheduling, & graduation requirement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in School Counseling Experience working with high school students in a non-traditional setting and/or an urban environment

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:A high school Early College Counselor is required to perform the following duties: Respect the integrity, worth, and dignity of students Promote and motivate student achievement Provide guidance to students on academic requirements, scheduling all HS and dual credit/college courses to maintain progress towards graduation and/or degree attainment (including graduation pathways and plans) Assist students in understanding personal strengths, weaknesses, interests, values, potentialities, and limitations Administer college readiness tests (e.g., ACCUPLACER) Coordinate college and career programming, including scheduling college visits, identifying internships and other opportunities Assist in long-range goals including assistance in college applications, financial aid, and scholarship processes Assist students in acquiring skills and attitudes related to college and career readiness Participate in and initiate parent conferences as needed Communicate with parents/guardians all appropriate information regarding their student’s career development Develop effective professional relationships and communicate effectively with other staff members Work with staff by providing appropriate information, materials, and assistance in supporting teacher efforts Provide crisis intervention support as needed Maintain open relationships with community resources, including business, industry, government, and community agencies Act as primary local liaison with partner higher education institutions Demonstrate knowledge of and make appropriate referrals to community agencies Implement College and Career Readiness programming Implement the guidance and counseling program using appropriate techniques and models Assist in staff recruitment to aid in dual credit/Early College model Utilize all computer systems for maintenance of student records Manage guidance department personnel (e.g., bus drivers, college readiness counselors) Maintain complete and accurate student records Meet deadlines for submitting accurate reports Uphold all GEO Foundation and school policies Other duties or tasks necessary to assist students or requested by supervisor Dress professionally