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High School Guidance Counselor

High School Guidance Counselor

Kairos AcademiesChicago, IL, US
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Position : High School Guidance Counselor

Location : St. Louis, MO

Job Id : 213

of Openings : Summary

The Kairos School Counselor, reporting to the Principal, plays a vital role in supporting students' social-emotional development, academic success, and preparation for school success. The counselor leads a comprehensive program in four areas : Social-Emotional Learning, Individual Student Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support. Through collaboration with the Kairos team, the counselor empowers students to thrive and equips them to shape their futures.

Key Responsibilities

Social-Emotional Learning (Direct Student Services)

  • Facilitate identity-affirming SEL lessons in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
  • Provide individual and small group counseling that addresses barriers to self-awareness, self-identity, and academic success.
  • Deliver lessons and activities that promote social-emotional skills, resilience, and positive school culture.

Individual Student Planning

  • Guide students in academic planning and school readiness, including educational and career exploration.
  • Develop and monitor individual support plans for at-risk students.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and scheduling.

    • Responsive Services

  • Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and referral to outside services when appropriate.
  • Partner with families, staff, and external agencies to address barriers to learning.
  • Assist with student McKinney-Vento identification and support transitions for highly mobile students.

    • System Support

  • Collaborate with school leaders and staff to review and strengthen the counseling program.
  • Participate in school-wide data reviews and adjust strategies to support student outcomes.
  • Support family engagement and post-secondary planning initiatives.

    • Success Metrics

  • SEL : 90% of students report growth in social-emotional skills in quarterly surveys.
  • Planning : 100% of at-risk students have individualized academic or credit recovery plans.
  • Responsive Services : 100% of referrals are documented and addressed.
  • System Support : All students' credit and progress are reviewed each semester.

    • Who We Are

    At Kairos, we believe now is the opportune moment (the Kairos) to reimagine education for the 21st century. Our schools have been recognized nationally as among the most innovative and highest-performing. Kairos replaces lectures with engaging projects and rigid management with 1 : 1 mentoring that develops executive functioning. Students practice real-world decision-making in a supportive environment, becoming not only prepared for college and careers but also for leadership in their communities.

    Our core values — Love, Excellence, Agency , and Diversity — guide everything we do.

    Qualifications

  • Master's degree in school counseling, social work, psychology, or related mental health field preferred.
  • Missouri School Counselor Certification or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC / LCSW) strongly preferred.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with commitment to Kairos' values.
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. and able to pass background checks.
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office and student information systems.
  • Able to adapt to digital tools for scheduling, data tracking, and communication.

    • Salary & Benefits

  • Starting Salary : $50,000+ (commensurate with experience).
  • Performance-based stipends and opportunities for advancement.
  • Small school environment with strong community support.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities in a nationally recognized school network.

    • Schedule

  • In-person : Monday–Friday, 7 : 30am–4 : 30pm.
  • Occasional evenings and weekends as required.

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