School Counselor
Job Description: • Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in workforce) • Apply academic achievement strategies • Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills • Focus students and families on college and career readiness • Meet quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options • Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards • Review transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students • Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan • Audit 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 • Analyze student data and develop data-driven programs for intervention action plans • Provide short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary • Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents • Support standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development • May advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings • Focus students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness • 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 • Master’s degree in school counseling (preferred) • Experience with distance learning (preferred) • Advanced coursework in counseling and administration (preferred) Benefits: • Health benefits • Retirement contributions • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements Apply tot his job