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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools · 1 month ago

2026-27 School Counselor Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Fall

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, dedicated to uplifting scholars and their communities. The School Counselor Intern will support the execution of a comprehensive school counseling program, helping scholars prepare for college and providing guidance for their personal development.

Responsibilities

Help execute orientation activities for incoming 6th and 9th graders and scholars new to the school

Participate in orientation programs for parents/guardians and scholars

Learn about and provide resources/information to assist scholars in developing a rigorous academic course schedule, aligned with scholars’ skills and interests

Learn to evaluate scholars' graduation status and support counselors in informing scholars of their status

As necessary, support the development of 504 plans, participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and contribute to the development of the Student’s Individual Transition Plan (ITP)

Participate in and/or support Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) meetings

Learn to create a college-going culture across the school, at all grade levels

Support career awareness activities across all grade levels

Support scholars in identifying a path towards post-secondary options, developing a list of colleges and universities to which to apply, applying to colleges, and matriculating to college

Assist in creating programs related to financial readiness for all grade levels

Learn to conduct structured, goal-oriented, data-driven guidance to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of scholars

Support in the creation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems of support for scholars’ socioemotional development

Refer scholars, as needed, to district and community resources in consultation with their parents/guardians

Consult and coordinate the referral process with other school and district personnel, including School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Administrators, Teachers, and other community resources

Consult and collaborate with School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, Teachers, other school staff, and parents/guardians regarding the developmental needs of scholars

Learn about and use district technology (e.g., PowerSchool, Overgrad, CaliforniaColleges.edu) to inform and drive the counseling program

Build community resources to promote scholars’ academic, personal/social, and career success

Act as an advocate for scholars as appropriate in conjunction with other staff

Collaborate with parent engagement specialists to provide opportunities for parent education programs

Foster the development and improvement of school counseling by reading professional journals, attending workshops and conferences, and continuing coursework

Qualification

School Counseling ExpertiseData AnalysisCollege Matriculation SupportCultural CompetenceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship-BuildingGrowth Mindset

Required

Must be currently enrolled in a Master's level school counseling program to qualify

This position is intended for School Counseling graduate-level students to complete their fieldwork hours needed for completion of a School Counseling degree

Enrollment in a program leading to a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling

Preferred

Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree

Desire to work in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance's social justice mission by integrating anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction

Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels

Support the school counseling team with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student data (academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional indicators) to drive decision-making, design evidence-based interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling services

Have strong and comprehensive school counseling expertise to drive scholars' academic and personal development. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration

Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft

Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults