High School Nj Certified Guidance Counselor (2026-2027)

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Trenton, NJ, United States
On-site
New jersey guidance counselor certification
Four-year university degree required
Data-driven decision making skills
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is seeking a New Jersey Certified Guidance Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will support students in their college application processes while fostering a culturally aware and engaged learning environment

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for guiding all students through the college search, application, and financial aid processes to ensure 100% acceptance into a four-year university or post-high school opportunity.
  • Achievers Early College Prep Charter School seeks a counselor who thrives in a small-school environment with a passion for increasing college attainment rates in urban communities.
  • The position requires teaching lessons on college life, autonomy, and resource access while collaborating closely with advisory teams to navigate early college success.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is seeking a New Jersey Certified Guidance Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will support students in their college application processes while fostering a culturally aware and engaged learning environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New Jersey Guidance Counselor certification
  • Four-year university degree required
  • Data-driven decision making skills
  • College application process management
  • Culturally aware and asset-based thinking

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in intervention-focused schools
  • Prior Upwardbound or high school experience
  • Social Worker certificate preferred
  • Comfort with ambiguity and change
  • Strong collaboration with instructional teams

Key Requirements

  • NJ Certified Guidance Counselor license
  • Graduate of a four-year university
  • Social Worker certificate (desired)
  • Prior Upwardbound experience (desired)

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