High School Guidance Counselor

Role Overview

• Promote student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs
• Deliver individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development
• Assist students in course placement and course scheduling
• Prepare and review transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
• Analyze student data and develop data-driven programs for intervention action plans
• Provide responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues
• Provide an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals
• Assist students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits
• Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
• Support standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development
• Work with the teaching team to design and implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student in school
• Focus students and families on college and career readiness
• Provide academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities
• Audit student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to clear required background check