School Counselor - High School

School Counselor - High School

Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Guidance, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans. Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.

Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices. Track ISTEP results and Graduation Pathway programs for individual students. Assists in the scheduling of classes. Assists with Freshman orientation. Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations. Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.

Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services. Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations. Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.

Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts. Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Assist with testing for students Assist with award programs Coordinate students for C-9 placement Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Pay Rates PEA certified position Work Schedule Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements. Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities. Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment. Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Seldom Ability to lift 25 pounds. Seldom Ability to carry 25 pounds. Seldom Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Seldom License/ Registration/ Certification Indiana School Counseling License. Education Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience School Counseling experience preferred. FLSA Status:
Exempt