School Counselor

What is the opportunity?

That innovative school is committed to building independence, self‑advocacy, empathy, and leadership through intentional systems of support, agile learning, and a strong culture of care. That is where you come in. Are you a skilled school counselor who takes a proactive, student‑centered approach to guiding scholars through academic planning, social‑emotional development, and post‑secondary readiness? Do you have a track record of helping scholars navigate challenges, persist toward goals, and thrive academically and personally?

If so, your next step is clear. Grow with us.

• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T‑Mobile
• Windows‑based laptop
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options.
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short or long‑term disability benefits through Aflac
• Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities
• Supportive, Mission‑Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose

• Design, manage, and maintain master schedules and individual scholar schedules aligned to graduation requirements and academic needs.
• Develop and monitor clear academic course pathways, including core courses, interventions, electives, AP, dual enrollment, and credit recovery.
• Track and analyze scholar progress toward credits, promotion, graduation, and postsecondary readiness, identifying off‑track scholars early.
• Conduct academic advising sessions with scholars and families to support informed course selection and long‑term planning.
• Deliver small‑group or classroom lessons related to academic planning, graduation requirements, and postsecondary readiness.
• Use ALMA and other data systems to collect, analyze, and report academic data to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with school leadership, instructional teams, special services, and behavioral health partners to coordinate scholar supports.
• Ensure compliance with NJDOE and Foundation Academy graduation requirements, transcript accuracy, and reporting deadlines.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and data‑informed school environment aligned with professional and ethical counseling standards.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field.
• Valid New Jersey School Counselor Certificate.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and systems‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with scholars, families, and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with secondary scheduling, credit tracking, and graduation planning preferred.
• Familiarity with New Jersey graduation requirements and postsecondary pathways preferred.
• Commitment to Foundation Academy’s mission, equity‑driven practice, and serving scholars in an anti‑discriminatory learning environment.

We are Foundation Academies:
Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest‑ranking K‑12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our scholars secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

We admit scholars by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission‑driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our scholars, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45‑minute SEPTA…