College Counselor 2026-2027

Who Are We? Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways. What is the College Counselor role? The College Counselor works closely with students and families to navigate every stage of postsecondary planning, including college, career exploration, financial aid, pre-college opportunities, and enrollment decisions. Through individualized advising, classroom instruction, and collaboration with colleagues, the Counselor helps foster a strong college-and career-going culture and ensures all students are prepared for a range of postsecondary pathways and long-term success. As a College Counselor at Brooke High School, you will be responsible for: Student & Family Advising Manage a 12th-grade caseload, providing one-on-one support with postsecondary planning, including college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and enrollment. Support 9–11th grade college and career readiness programming as directed, including family meetings, in-class presentations, one-on-one advising, and student/family events and workshops. Support students with applications for pre-college and career exploration opportunities, including summer enrichment programs and academic pipelines. Guide students in exploring multiple postsecondary pathways, including four-year colleges, two-year colleges, workforce programs, and other career-aligned options. Hold individualized and group family meetings to keep parents/guardians informed and engaged in postsecondary and career planning processes. Track and follow up on student progress to ensure all application, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines are met. Send timely reminders and updates to assigned students and families about deadlines, events, and required documents. College & Career Culture, Events & Partnerships Support the planning and execution of school-wide college and career events, including admissions representative visits, career panels, college fairs, parent nights, campus visits, College Signing Day, College & Career Day, and other exposure opportunities. Collaborate with the Director to ensure events are well-organized, student-centered, and aligned with departmental goals. Help maintain positive relationships with college admissions representatives, scholarship providers, employers, and community partners. Support departmental special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director, contributing to program improvements and new opportunities for students. Collaborate with the Alumni Success Team to ensure a smooth transition from high school to postsecondary coaching, and provide support with alumni programming, events, and initiatives when needed. Data, Documentation & Deadlines Maintain accurate records of student meetings, postsecondary plans, application submissions, deadlines, and financial aid status in departmental tracking systems. Provide timely updates to the Director on student progress, as needed. Adhere to internal departmental deadlines and ensure timely submission of materials to external partners (e.g., transcripts, recommendations, reports). This role reports to the Director of College Access & Post-Secondary Success and collaborates closely with teachers, staff and Alumni Success coaches to support outcomes. Standard working hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM , and the compensation range for this position is $74,000-$131,000 . Is This You? You hold a bachelor’s degree and possess a valid Massachusetts K–12 or 9–12 school counseling certification. You have 2+ years of experience in college counseling within a school setting, working with a population that is predominantly low-income, first-generation college students. You are available and able to work during the summer months as required by the role. You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures. Read more about how we are working on this at Brooke here . You may have some teaching experience (preferred) You manage projects with exceptional organizational skills and time management You have experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders in a proactive, clear, and effective manner You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues Spanish or Haitian Creole-speaking ability a plus You are able to start June 29th, 2026 The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.

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