College and Career Counselor

College and Career Counselor

The Portage School of Leaders

Job Title : College and Career Counselor

Job Classification : Licensed Instructional

Reports to : Head of School The Portage School of Leaders

Work Schedule : Calendar Year / Times TBD by Direct Supervisor

The Portage School of Leaders seeks a College and Career Counselor for the 2025-2026 year. The ideal candidate will be interested in designing academic records that showcase student learning and durable skills more effectively than traditional transcripts and will be committed to supporting students in being prepared for postsecondary opportunities.

General Description :

The College and Career Counselor at the Portage School of Leaders plays a vital role in guiding students toward their postsecondary goals and helping them navigate pathways that align with their interests and aspirations. This position supports the schools mission by designing innovative academic records that reflect student learning and durable skills; they also foster connections with colleges career programs and community resources. With a focus on personalized support and advocacy the counselor collaborates across departments to ensure students are prepared for meaningful contributions to college career and life.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of bachelors degree in appropriate field of study
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as a Wayfinder (Advisor) to a group of approximately fifteen students.

School Activities

Essential Skills and Abilities

About the Portage School of Leaders

At the Portage School of Leaders we emphasize a competency-based education promoting durable interdisciplinary skills alongside content mastery. Teachers here prioritize deeper learning differentiated instruction and academic and personal growth. Located in a stunning state-of-the-art facility in downtown South Bend the Portage School is designed for collaboration connection and creation and our relationship-focused environment encourages student agency fosters wonder and helps students develop skills for life and a passion for lifelong learning.

Please visit our website at or reach out to our Head of School Dr. Andrew Hoyt ( ) for further information.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1