GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - Columbus Performance High School

Columbus, OH

Full Time

Experienced

Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:

Join the Team at Performance Academies!

At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education.

Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.

We believe great schools are built by great teams. Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other.

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered leader to join our team. We look for team members who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Position: Guidance Counselor

Location: Columbus Performance High School (East)

Why Your Work Matters Here

Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.

What You’ll Do

Academic & Graduation Planning

Guide students through the transition to high school, including orientation, academic planning, and course selection.
Develop and monitor individualized four-year graduation plans.
Track student progress toward graduation requirements and implement intervention strategies for students at risk of falling behind.
Collaborate with students, families, and school staff to support academic achievement and successful graduation.

College & Career Readiness

Provide comprehensive post-secondary planning, including college, career, military, and workforce pathways.
Administer career interest and aptitude assessments.
Assist students and families with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and post-secondary application processes.
Connect students with vocational, career, and community resources that support future success.

Student Support Services

Provide individual and group counseling focused on academic success, goal setting, attendance, organization, and social-emotional development.
Serve as a first point of contact for students experiencing personal or academic challenges.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate school and community mental health or support services when needed.
Promote a positive, inclusive school culture that supports student well-being.

Collaboration & Family Engagement

Partner with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies to support student success.
Communicate regularly with families regarding academic progress, graduation planning, and post-secondary opportunities.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and student support planning.

Qualifications

Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field preferred.
Valid state School Counselor license/certification preferred.
Experience working with secondary students in an educational setting preferred.
Knowledge of graduation requirements, college admissions, career planning, and financial aid processes.
Proficiency with student information systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology.

What We Offer

We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff.

All health benefits begin day one of employment!

Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
STRS participation for all school-based positions
Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
PTO & personal days

We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - Columbus Performance High School

Position: Guidance Counselor

Location: Columbus Performance High School (East)

Academic & Graduation Planning

College & Career Readiness

Student Support Services

Collaboration & Family Engagement

Qualifications

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