High School Counselor

Role Overview

• Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
• Apply academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness
• Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options
• Delivers classroom instruction based on student success standards
• Reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students
• Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies
• Assist students in course placement including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and pathways to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans
• Provides short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary
• Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
• School Counselor License
• Ability to clear required background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
• Master’s degree in school counseling
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration

Benefits

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
• Advocates for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development