High School Counselor

High School Counselor

Location:

Whiteland Community High School

• Provide a variety of counseling and guidance services for a grade level to promote and enhance student development and achievement; monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues, and problems of students; use data to provide guidance and advisement regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters.
• Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational, and educational goals and objectives; assist students with developing educational, vocational and career plans and strategies; develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals, and objectives.
• Provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling, group counseling, and crisis counseling; refer students and families to school and community educational programs, services and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals and objectives.
• Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as Focused Instructional Time (FIT) before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, year‑end awards, and extra‑curricular programs.
• Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed; facilitate the transition from Middle School to High School.
• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed.
• Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit and must demonstrate participation in and contributions to the goals of district cross‑functional teams.
• Assist with administering standardized tests, surveys and gathering and interpreting data for students, parents and staff.

• Valid school counseling license.
• Experience working with high‑school aged children.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
• Teaching and counseling experience via internship or counseling position.
• Excellent communication skills.

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. CPCSC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but you are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.

Clark‑Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.