25-26 School Counselor - Stella Middle Charter Academy at Bright Star Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our students and their families must have a designated advocate on campus. This role will be that of a School Counselor, someone who supports students through the lens of academics and social-emotional learning, and assists in communication between students and their teachers, administrators, parents, and prospective supplemental and enrichment programs. The Counselor will be part of all student and family-facing functions for the Bright Star Schools Campus and will ensure the success of their assigned students while they’re at Bright Star.
Requirements / Qualifications
Hiring Process: Step 1: Submit Application *Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. All applications should be submitted via the “JOIN OUR TEAM” section at www.brightstarschools.org. Completed application include: Resume Three professional references *At least two of the references listed must be a current or former supervisor. Two letters of recommendation *We do not want letters of recommendation to prevent you from applying to our organization, so please feel free to submit without these if you do not have any current letters of recommendation. A completed work experience section that includes all prior employment [Effective, January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.] Step 2: Phone Interview with Bright Star Schools’ Talent Team Step 3: School Site Interview with School Site Leadership *Selected applicants will be invited to an in-person interview at a specific site.
The Counselor Program will focus on core areas: Implementation of the ASCA National Model and best practices Relationship building and mentoring Academic counseling and support College and Career Readiness programming and supports Social and emotional support Community resources and referrals Participation in Student Activities i.e. chaperoning Co-facilitation of Morning Meetings and school-wide assemblies Restorative Justice Practices within and outside of the classrooms Student and Family Services Parent education sessions on social-emotional and academic learning Parent engagement events Provide family resources and referrals for community events Outreach to families with needed interventions
Requirements / Qualifications
Hiring Process: Step 1: Submit Application *Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. All applications should be submitted via the “JOIN OUR TEAM” section at www.brightstarschools.org. Completed application include: Resume Three professional references *At least two of the references listed must be a current or former supervisor. Two letters of recommendation *We do not want letters of recommendation to prevent you from applying to our organization, so please feel free to submit without these if you do not have any current letters of recommendation. A completed work experience section that includes all prior employment [Effective, January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.] Step 2: Phone Interview with Bright Star Schools’ Talent Team Step 3: School Site Interview with School Site Leadership *Selected applicants will be invited to an in-person interview at a specific site.
The Counselor Program will focus on core areas: Implementation of the ASCA National Model and best practices Relationship building and mentoring Academic counseling and support College and Career Readiness programming and supports Social and emotional support Community resources and referrals Participation in Student Activities i.e. chaperoning Co-facilitation of Morning Meetings and school-wide assemblies Restorative Justice Practices within and outside of the classrooms Student and Family Services Parent education sessions on social-emotional and academic learning Parent engagement events Provide family resources and referrals for community events Outreach to families with needed interventions
Comments and Other Information
What We Offer:
Salary: BSS salary is based on experience and education, and was created in consideration of the longer school day and school year. Please click here for our salary scale.
Status: Full-Time
Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full-time role no later than August 2025. All new teaching and counseling staff begin PD on August 1st. Teachers attend required new staff and all staff professional development prior to the academic school year starting.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.
Other Benefits:
Counselor: Student ratios are as follows:
Elementary Schools 1:175-200
Secondary Schools 1:150-175
Laptop
Comments and Other Information
What We Offer:
Salary: BSS salary is based on experience and education, and was created in consideration of the longer school day and school year. Please click here for our salary scale.
Status: Full-Time
Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full-time role no later than August 2025. All new teaching and counseling staff begin PD on August 1st. Teachers attend required new staff and all staff professional development prior to the academic school year starting.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.
Other Benefits:
Counselor: Student ratios are as follows:
Elementary Schools 1:175-200
Secondary Schools 1:150-175
Laptop