High School Counselor

Are you ready to embark on a journey where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young learners? At Vanguard Classical School, we're not just educating students; we're shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Vanguard Classical School is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for passionate educators to join our dynamic team as a high school counselor.

As a high school counselor at Vanguard Classical School, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the minds and hearts of our students. Our school, nestled in the vibrant state of Colorado, is dedicated to providing a rigorous education grounded in the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in the classical style.

As a high school counselor, you will play a vital role helping guide students through academic planning, career exploration, and social-emotional development. You will help students navigate and create course schedules, graduation requirements, college admissions, and personal challenges, while acting as a bridge between students, parents, teachers, and outside opportunities such as concurrent technical or collegiate enrollment.

• Assist students with course selection, credit recovery, GPA tracking, and ensure they meet all high school graduation requirements.
• Act as a liaison between military, career, and collegiate recruiters; facilitate area college visits and tours.
• Guide students through post‑secondary planning, including trade schools, military options, and 4‑year university tracks; assist with interest inventories, college searches, FAFSA, and writing recommendation letters.
• Assist students in understanding and overcoming academic problems.
• Counsel and educate students individually and in groups on course selections and their impacts.
• Provide group or individual counseling to address college and career needs of students and their families.
• Evaluate students' academic/career plans and assist them in setting realistic goals.
• Consult with families and staff to highlight students' needs and discuss strategies necessary for improved social and academic performance.
• Plan and organize classroom counseling sessions to address career and academic issues among students.
• Develop and implement school counseling programs to meet students' needs for career and college readiness.
• Prepare students for transition to higher institutions, careers, and colleges.
• Ensure school college and readiness curriculum meets academic and developmental needs of students.
• Organize seminars to educate students, parents, and staff on college and career readiness.
• Listen to students' concerns and offer recommendations to address academic and other issues.
• Guide and support school staff in implementing school advisory programs.
• Assist students in writing applications for scholarships, college, and jobs.
• Coordinate concurrent enrollment; develop student schedules and transcript adjustments.
• Support the K‑12 Principal in the development of master schedules for high school.
• Maintain confidentiality according to FERPA laws and act as a mandatory reporter as required by law.

• Desire and ability to work with students at varied age levels and diverse backgrounds toward accomplishing educational and career readiness goals.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication with students, parents, school administrators, and other staff, including discussing sensitive topics.
• Familiarity with student assessment tools, evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.
• Knowledge of educational software.

• Master's Degree in School Counseling/Guidance.
• Meet state certification/licensure standards.
• Fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Minimum of one year of school counseling experience.
• Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and Microsoft Office or Google Suite; familiarity with Infinite Campus is a plus.
• Problem‑solving, compassion, and communication skills.
• Attend all required training for Aurora Public Schools.

As a high school counselor at Vanguard Classical School, you will join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in every student. Our school operates on a unique schedule, with classes held four days a week, allowing for greater flexibility and collaboration among staff.

If you are a passionate educator with a desire to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at Vanguard Classical School, where every day presents a new chance to inspire, empower, and educate the leaders of tomorrow.